Approach anxiety is a common phenomenon, it occurs when we want to initiate a conversation with a new person but don’t because of fear or worry. Often times these fears and worries stem from our belief system and perspective. But once we learn how to “reframe” these situations – by looking at them from a [...]

Sometimes having a pity party is easier than accepting responsibility and trying to make a conscious change in our lives. While I like to give ourselves permission to feel negative every now and then, a pity party is when we become addicted to these toxic emotions, and this can greatly inhibit our self-esteem and personal [...]

Relationships have costs. We may not always like to look at them in that way, but maintaining a relationship often means spending valuable time, money, and energy. If we find ourselves in relationships without a net gain, then we may question whether or not we should keep these relationships in our lives. One fact you [...]

People who may suffer from excessive shyness and social anxiety often have internal beliefs that reinforce their behavior. A common belief at the root of this social anxiety is that deep down we don’t feel like we deserve positive attention. Instead of speaking our minds, we feel like we should cause as little disturbance as [...]

I believe our minds are the most powerful things we have, yet each one seems to be a bit different. We all have different thoughts, ideas, values, and beliefs about the world and how we should live in it. I personally think it’s great, because the more diversity we have in our thoughts and beliefs, [...]