Are you familiar with the terminology of narcissistic abuse? When we’ve either walked away or have been discarded by them, the signs become clear. Also, knowledge empowers us, and validates that we’re not crazy. Here’s what you need to know: Covert: They appear “normal” to others, who find it difficult to believe the narcissist is …
The Cold, Hard Truth About Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
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, …
The Fastest Way To Stop Spinning In Your Head
Ever notice when you wake up in the morning, that you have more clarity than you did the night before? You may have felt confused about something, and now you’re floating in a relaxing sea of clarity. It’s because you “got out of our head”. Because when we sleep, we go to the subconscious level …
The Myth Of Following Your Bliss
I’ve always loved the Joseph Campbell quote: “Follow your bliss, and the universe will open doors for you where there were only walls.” Mythology was Joseph’s jam, and I even named my business after this quote. Because it gives us hope that there’s something better out there somewhere. And, doors will open for us if …
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!” …
How To Take A Vacation Right NOW
In my last blog post, I talked about getting away and how it helps us to get out of our usual environment so we can get out of our head and into our heart. But you may be thinking: “Right now, I don’t have the time, the money or the energy to pack my bags …
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, …
When We Find Ourselves In A Place That We Didn’t Expect…
👉 Sometimes we find ourselves in a place that we didn’t expect to be in. We thought the marriage was “forever”. (It seemed like true love.) 💔 We thought the career was the “right one” for us. (Maybe we even studied it in college.) 🎓 We used to love the place we’re …
The Decade from Heck (Crazy Times)…
They say that when we go through several major life transitions in a short period of time, it can push us to the brink. (There’s even a scale that measures it.) And there’s a recent decade that I’m often surprised I survived (there were massive life changes: One after another.) I managed to ride the …