After a relationship with a narcissist, the emotions vary widely and can include: Anger Depression (Anger Turned Inward) Anxiety Fear Sadness Numbness Shock Confusion And as we’re feeling all of it, our focus is on the narcissist; which continues to perpetuate these emotions as they grow from all of the energy we’re putting into them. …
Narcissist And Empath: A Ticking Toxic Timebomb
Empaths are sensitive. They feel the emotions of others. (Think empathy.) They have a tendency to be people pleasers, because if they can help someone else feel better, then it helps them to feel better too. They’re often not consciously aware of this, but know that they have a deep need to help others. Unfortunately, …
What “Busy” Really Means
We often like to tell ourselves stories. One of those stories is “I’m too busy for that”. Our heart is telling us that we really want to get that life coaching help that we’ve been craving, or to study something that’s going to take us to the next level, or read the book that might …
Cubicle Dreams – Imagining An Aligned Life
When I was in corporate, my cubicle was like a Dream Machine. It was grey. Drab. Not pleasant to look at. So I put inspirational signs on the walls, and a calendar or two with bright colors. And I’d envision venturing outside of the cubicle. Of one day going “where no analyst had gone before!” …
Do You Know Your WHY?
Maybe you’ve heard of the “WHY” thing before. It’s all about knowing the PURPOSE behind your life and WHY you’re doing in it. And there’s allot of truth in it, because it’s the passion and connection with our heart that drives us. You might have read a previous post about my “Decade from Heck” and …
Getting Out of Deep Stuck-ness
Ever find yourself spinning your wheels over and over again around the same issue? I once took a group coaching program that was filled with “great” content. I was trying to make progress around a specific problem, and even though I studied the course thoroughly, took copious notes, and implemented the process… A year later, …
I’ve Learned this one Over and Over…
Being in my head TOO much sent me in the wrong direction time and time again. In order to find my way to the “right” career, relationship, place to live, etc… I had to do this: Stop taking action that made “sense”. In other words: Stop analyzing. When I was in the corporate world, I …