Sometimes healing starts with something as simple as sitting with ourselves. Pen to paper. Allowing the thoughts and emotions to be expressed on a simple piece of white paper. Journaling for healing may be a foreign concept to you, but I urge you to give it a try. It is free, easy and powerful!
Are you a good girl? Have you ever thought of this idea of being a good girl in any way other than positive? Well, I’m here to question the ‘good girl’ paradigm.
Let’s talk about what it means to be the good girl. The good girl is the one that listens, am I right? She’s the one that does what she’s told, behaves perfectly and is ‘easy to be around.’ She makes everyone ‘else’ feel comfortable. She doesn’t talk back, or ask questions, and she certainly doesn’t voice her own opinion. Sounds very much like a good girl doesn’t she? But does she sound like a happy girl? Or, has she been living her life in the shadows? Has she been quiet, well behaved and hollow inside?
Sadly, this is something that many of us don’t even think about. We so badly want to belong. We want to fit in. To be liked. We will do almost anything, include silencing our own voice, for the sake of being acceptable to others. Who are others? You know: the ones that make the rules, the ones that have the strong opinions, that want things done their way.
As I sit here, I am grateful for the lessons, the growth, and the journey back to me. But, I didn’t always feel this way. In short, I forgot who I am. I forgot that there once was a girl called Stephanie. There once was a girl who just was, without expectation. Fun loving and free spirited. This is my journey back to her.
15 Ways to Set Yourself Free
What do I mean ‘set yourself free’? Setting yourself free is, obviously, very specific to each person. There are many people for who the idea of ‘setting yourself free’ is an entirely different concept and experience than it is for others. This blog is about the mindset shifts that are required for us to set ourselves free. It is not intended for those who may need in-depth counselling for years of trauma, although I hope it may serve as a waypoint or lighthouse in some way.
Why is authenticity important? Is it just this lovely ideal or is there more to it? Well, based on the name of this blog you’ll no doubt have gathered that I believe authenticity has a major role to play in our happiness. So, let me explain.
Authentic living affects all areas of our lives. It affects the way we show up for ourselves and it affects the way we put ourselves out into the world. It affects our relationships, and it affects our perspectives. Simply put, being true to yourself helps you show up as a better person and helps you live a better life. Here are 5 ways that authenticity can lead you to a happier life.
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