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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Post regarding self-awareness in general and personal experience that have increased my own self-awareness.
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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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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