Kindfulness

Too many of us are suffering in silence. Out of politeness or guilt. And we’re the only ones who can say something.

you look amazing today, by the way, just in case no one has told you yet

an overnight epiphany. But therapy allowed me to unravel the tapestry of my life to see the frayed bits, worn patches and holes made from wear and tear – like your favourite pair of jeans that have been destroyed by thigh rub. All those threadbare bits had been worn down because I wasn’t making myself a priority; I hadn’t been setting personal boundaries; I didn’t give myself enough space to grow into the person I wanted to be; and I allowed others to project their issues onto me, absorbing them like an overused bath sponge. I just wasn’t kind enough to myself.
In fact, some of the character traits I was so proud of were actually detrimental to my mental and emotional well-being.
Introducing: The People Pleaser

It became clear very quickly that I liked to please. And hated to disappoint people. So guilt was wrapped around acts of kindness, and my priorities were skewed. At work, with family and friends – in every aspect of my life.

, not only do you feel dissatisfied with life and not good enough, you feel guilty about feeling that way