Category: Self Worth

Self Doubt

In my last blog we focused on fear and how it can take us from a feeling of joy to intense fear in just a blink of an eye. We covered strategies to love ourselves through those moments when the fear is talking louder than love. But, what happens if fear leads to feelings of … Continue reading “Self Doubt”

The Gifts of Imperfection

One of the women’s groups I offer is based on Brene Brown’s book The Gifts of Imperfection. The material addresses the struggle people experience concerning guilt and shame. Guilt is defined as “I did something wrong.” Shame is “I am something wrong.” The journey of being set free from this mindset can be a long … Continue reading “The Gifts of Imperfection”

Self-Care

I woke up with a startle. How long had I been asleep? I checked the clock…two hours!!! I had intended to take a 10 minute power nap; but instead it lasted for several hours. Oh my goodness!!! An overwhelming sense of guilt came over me almost immediately. How could I have wasted all that time? … Continue reading “Self-Care”

I’m Amazing! I’m Pathetic (Broken)!

I’m a counselor, a therapist, a healer, someone who knows about brokenness and what it means to be healed. I’ve had a messy life and I’ve suffered abuse, loss, disappointment, ridicule and embarrassment. I’ve also had blessings and good things happen in my life. All these experiences mixed with my personality and unique perspective on … Continue reading “I’m Amazing! I’m Pathetic (Broken)!”

The Upside of Shame (Part II)

Since writing my last blog post about shame, I’ve had a lot of interaction with different people and spent more time thinking about this topic. I realized my last post needs more explanation as to the different between feeling shame and being ashamed. Feeling Shame vs. Being AshamedWith the advent of Brene Brown’s book “The … Continue reading “The Upside of Shame (Part II)”