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12 tips to quit people pleasing without feeling guilty

12 tips to Quit People Pleasing without feeling guilty People pleasing is a common behavior that many people engage in, especially in social situations. It is the tendency to prioritize others' needs and desires over one's own, often leading to self-neglect or self-sacrifice. Being a people-pleaser is not necessarily a negative trait, but when it becomes a habit, it can lead to anxiety, stress, and even depression. In this article, we will explore what people pleasing is and provide 12 tips on how to stop engaging in this behavior. What is People Pleasing? A people-pleaser is a person who goes…

Creativity is not a trait: 5 Tips to become more Creative

Creativity is not a trait: 5 Tips to become more Creative Do you believe you're a Creative person? Would you like to become more Creative? 15 years ago if you told me I'd become an incredibly creative person, I would have never believed you. I realised I had really embodied creativity, when after teaching a moving meditation session for CreativeMornings that I was asked by a participant: What is something that has helped you remain confident in your creativity? And in that moment I felt incredibly proud, because the intentional practice I put into becoming a creative person had been…

How to overcome Imposter Syndrome: 12 Simple Tips to reclaim your True Power

How to overcome Imposter Syndrome: 12 Simple Tips to reclaim your True Power As a woman entrepreneur, creative, and yoga teacher, I've been on a lifelong journey to overcome imposter syndrome, which had previously held me back from achieving my goals and pursuing my passions. Imposter syndrome is a psychological pattern in which you might doubt accomplishments and feel like a fraud. It can prevent you from taking risks, pursuing opportunities, and reaching your full potential. In this article, I will share 12 tips that I have found helpful to overcome imposter syndrome as a woman entrepreneur and Creative: 12…

How to be more productive: Discipline of Breaks

How to be more productive: Discipline of Breaks for Yoga Teachers, Creatives & Writers In today's fast-paced world, productivity has become a top priority for many. If you're self-employed, you might want to find ways to be more productive. Many people feel that the key to productivity is to work harder and longer. I used to think this way, that time was a limited resource and the longer I worked, the more I would accomplish. I was making a fatal mistake: As a self-employed entrepreneur, well-being coach and creative, one thing I struggled to do initially was to take breaks…

How to take a Menstrual break and How it can supercharge your Productivity and Creativity

How to take a Menstrual break and How it can improve your Productivity and Creativity 🩸 Most women report feeling the most tired during their period and the days leading up to it. As a self-employed women entrepreneur who mentors other women entrepeneurs, yoga teachers and creatives, taking a menstrual break is the number 1 thing I recommend for better productivity, creativity and career success, not to mention better mental, physical and emotional well-being! In this post you'll discover what menstrual leave is, how it differs from menstrual breaks, how menstrual breaks can benefit you, and how to take your own menstrual…

How to do a monthly reflection: DIY Quick & Easy Monthly Reflection

How to do a monthly reflection: DIY Quick & Easy Monthly Reflection Happy March! February was a short month, and things really moved quickly for me. If I had to pick 3 words to describe February, they would be mind-blowing, expansive and intense. How about you? How was last month for you? It's tempting to rush into March and let everything just be swept under the rug. But I've found it really powerful to set aside even just 15-20 minutes for a monthly reflection to look back on the 28 days that's now behind us. If you're short on time,…

5 Types of Overwhelm & How to overcome overwhelm

5 Types of Overwhelm & How to overcome them Overwhelm is a feeling that can manifest in many different ways, but at its core, it is the experience of feeling like there is too much to handle, which can be caused by a variety of factors, including time constraints, emotional stress, decision-making pressure, information overload, and relationship challenges. In this article, you'll learn about the five types of overwhelm, be guided to identify the kind of overwhelm you're experiencing, and long term strategies to help you address the root cause(s) of the overwhelm so you can move forward and prevent…

Overwhelm: How to manage it in 5 Steps

Overwhelm: How to manage it in 5 Steps Overwhelm is a feeling that can manifest in many different ways, but at its core, it is the experience of feeling like there is too much to handle, which can be caused by a variety of factors, including time constraints, emotional stress, decision-making pressure, information overload, and relationship challenges. In this article, you’ll learn a 5 step process to help you overcome overwhelm to help you find calm, clarity and release stress, anxiety and negativity. Then, you'll also learn about the five types of overwhelm, be guided to identify the kind of…

Emotional Overwhelm: How to manage it

Emotional Overwhelm: How to manage it Manage Anger, heal from Sadness and overcome Fear through the Five Elements Emotional overwhelm is the feeling of being taken over by intense emotion that feels difficult to manage. When you experience emotional overwhelm, it can feel all-consuming. Can you think back to a time where you were uncontrollably angry, terribly afraid or unconsolably sad? Most of us will feel overwhelmed at some point in our lives. Emotional overwhelm can affect our ability to think and act rationally. It can even stop us from performing daily tasks. Some causes of emotional overwhelm include traumatic…

12 Full Moon rituals to ground your energy

12 Full Moon rituals to try and 3 things to avoid during this Full Moon How to ground and harvest energy using Full Moon Rituals The full moon of February comes in the fiery, bright and bold sign of Leo, just days after Imbolc - helping to reignite the sacred flame and light within. If you're like me, you might feel overwhelmed by the full moon energy, and experience insomnia, a surge of energy, and/or outbursts of emotions or a flurry of thoughts as your inner outer worlds simultaneously expand and emotions rise with the tides. Here are 12 full…