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What Kind of Parent Are You to Yourself?
Missildine and Galton, in their book Your Inner Conflicts- How to Solve them, discuss the idea of self-parenthood. The way we treat ourselves as adults plays a major role in our mental health, happiness, and productivity. It shapes everything we feel, achieve, or fail to achieve. Old Borrowed Attitudes: Our parents lived with problems of their own which… Continue reading
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The Art of Seduction by Robert Greene: A Complete Guide to the Archetypes
Written in 2001, the Art of Seduction is one of Robert Greene’s most famous self-help books, exploring the psychology of seduction as a form of power. Greene shows that seduction goes beyond romance, it is a timeless force used in politics, business, art, friendships, and everyday life. Seduction is the ability to draw others in,… Continue reading
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365 Days of Gratitude: How a Year of Thank Yous Changed My Life
Gratitude is an emotion of appreciation. It’s acknowledging the good in our lives and the source of that goodness, whether it’s a Higher Power, others or our own decisions and efforts. This practice is a quiet way for us to focus on the positive of life. The impact of this sacred practice goes beyond physical… Continue reading
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Think It, Feel It, Own It: The Power Within- Lessons from The Secret
The Secret by Rhonda Byrne was published shortly after the documentary, The Secret, in 2006. The Secret is the Law of Attraction which says that “Like Attracts Like” and our thoughts create our reality. This book encourages readers to shift their mindset from negative to positive with the belief that thoughts have the power to… Continue reading
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Things I Wish I’d Known Before We Got Married by Gary Chapman: A Summary
Gary Chapman, author of The 5 Love Languages, offers relationship advice in this book who are in a serious relationship and general knowledge of those interested in learning more about the realities of marriage. His goal is to help people prepare for marriage by addressing important topics and issues that often go unnoticed before marriage.… Continue reading
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The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman: Understanding How We Love
In his book the 5 Love Languages, originally published in 1992, Gary Chapman introduces the idea that people express and receive love in five different ways. These were born from common patterns Chapman noticed in couples while he was counseling. Understanding these “languages” help s improve communication and allows both parties to feel loved and… Continue reading
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The Alchemy of Self-Forgiveness
Forgiveness is often defined as a decision to release anger, resentment, and the need for retribution toward someone who has caused harm. But what happens when the one you need to forgive is yourself? And why is it so much harder to forgive ourselves? More importantly, why is it essential that we forgive ourselves? The… Continue reading
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Healing Through Self-Awareness: 9 Essential Parts to Explore
Self-awareness is a crucial part of human growth. In this blog, I will explore nine essential aspects of the self that are important to understand and nurture to heal the mind, body, and soul. By doing this inner work, we can become more self-aware and aligned version of ourselves. This post includes a summary of… Continue reading
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The Psychology of Money: Why Money Decisions Are Never Just About Money
Money is more than a tool for trade, it is a reflection of our emotions, values and personal history. Managing money is rarely about math but more about mindset. Why Is Money Emotional? For some, Money represents safety. For others, it represents freedom, status, and even influences love. Money is tied to deeper emotional needs… Continue reading
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The Psychology of Money- 20 Lessons Summarized by Morgan Housel
“Planning is important, but the most important part of every plan is to plan on the plan not going according to plan.”― Morgan Housel, The Psychology of Money In a world where money often drives our decisions, success, and even happiness, Housel, in his book shares a powerful message: how you think about money is more important… Continue reading
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