Finding Your ‘Why’: The Ultimate Guide to Unlocking Your Dream Life
The second you get super clear about your ‘why’, it will be much easier to obtain your desired life because you’ll cut out all of the noise and undoubtedly know that if something isn’t aligned with your purpose, it’s an easy snip and push forward. Without understanding your reason for being, and your why, you can then become easily distracted by everyone else’s needs and wants. With that, you’ll sooner wake up living someone else’s life, not yours.
Choosing Yourself First: Releasing Relationships That Hold You Back
It’s easy to get stuck in relationships that drain us, believing chaos or mediocrity is the norm. But choosing yourself first is a powerful shift. Start by acknowledging your worth and recognizing the impact of unhealthy relationships. Set boundaries, invest in activities that empower you, and celebrate your independence. Let go of what no longer serves your growth. It’s not selfish—it’s essential. Embrace the life you deserve, and trust that shedding what holds you back will create space for something better.
Embracing the Outsider Within: Self-Confidence as a Foreigner
When I arrived in Split last year, I was already comfortable with who I am. I was battling grief, so it would tend to throw me off at the most inopportune times, but at no point did it make me feel less than. I also quickly realized I looked like I wasn’t from Split.
It was a strange feeling. I had spent just under two weeks in Split months earlier and several more in other parts of Croatia. Even throughout my travels last year in Turkey and in Italy, I knew I looked like a foreigner, but I was travelling, so obviously I would look different - like a tourist. However, once I moved here, I quickly became hyper-aware of societal nuances, style, and lifestyle—and it became clear I wasn’t like anyone here.
Breaking the Cycle: Embracing Self-Love and Healing My Inner Child
In “Breaking the Cycle: Embracing Self-Love and Healing My Inner Child,” I share my journey of prioritizing myself for the first time. After years of living for others, I awoke to the need to focus on my own well-being and happiness. This introspective piece delves into my struggles with guilt and insecurity while highlighting the importance of self-empowerment and support from loved ones. As I work to heal my inner child, I explore how embracing self-love has transformed my life, helping me navigate challenges and find peace in my choices.
10 Mindset Shifts to Transform Your Life: A Practical Guide
If I had to guess, you’ve probably been there too. Maybe you didn’t think you worked hard enough to deserve that promotion. Perhaps you blamed yourself when your partner was unkind or believed you didn’t deserve that little treat because you missed a workout. Maybe you felt guilty about taking an hour for yourself because you didn’t finish tasks for your kids. But now, something’s changed. Why now? For me, I simply got tired of feeling unworthy. I started asking, “Why can’t I just have what I want without feeling like I have to overwork or ‘earn it’?”