I recently come to the realization that I am a bona-fide people-pleaser. For me people-pleasing originates from guilt and fear of disappointing others.
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My Work is Not Essential, but I am
I am working from home right now. That must mean I am not an essential worker. I would say I have to agree with that assessment.
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Lacking Courage as a Source of Shame
A major regret in my life is failing someone I was meant to mentor because of a lack of courage. Not meeting that challenge has become a source of shame.
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Living with Self Harm Scars
I’m a 43 year old man and it’s been over 20 years since I last cut myself with a knife. Although the cuts on my arms and legs had healed since, it would be many years before the rest of me healed.
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Why I Weigh Every Day
I weigh every day to provide a certain level of self awareness about my physical health, but that’s not the most important reason.
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Developing a Growth Mindset at Work
I had been in the bad habit of running away from problems at work. Turning towards challenges has helped me develop a growth mindset at work.
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Lessons Whole30 Taught Me About Food
I am in the middle of my third Whole30, day 13 to be exact. Each time was a little different, but there are several lessons Whole30 has taught me throughout about food and it’s impact on my body. For those of you not familiar with Whole30, it is very similar to the Paleo diet. For those of you not familiar with Paleo, Whole30 limits you to whole foods consisting of meat, eggs, fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, seeds, and some cookings oils, including olive and coconut oil. So it restricts grains (pasta, oatmeal, cereal, bread), dairy (cheese, yogurt, animal milk), legumes […]
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Unboxing Memories of My Father
A few days ago, I decided to spend a day clearing greeting cards, letters, and photos that have been taking up space. I went through all the letters and greeting cards sent to me over the years. I also went through all the old photos I had taken when I was a child.
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A Dream Deferred
I remember the moment I surrendered my aptitude for feeling free. I had a dream deferred when I graduated college and took a full time job I was expected to take.
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Finding Home
The tagline for this site is “Finding Home”. This project is about trying to cultivate self-awareness in myself, to connect with others, and perhaps help others develop their own self-awareness. So, much like a pigeon can home in on its place from hundreds of miles away, I would like to get back to where I truly belong.
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