Here’s how you can start prioritizing happy. Personal happiness is not our default human state. It takes work, commitment, and self-discipline. Otherwise, we easily give ourselves away to others, much more than we give ourselves to ourselves. Personal discipline allows us to value ourselves—and our own voice—enough to discover our priorities, then protect them with […]
Where Have You Put Yourself on the Self-Worth Scale?
Do You Know Your Self-assigned Self-worth? Most of us would say we do. We believe we know our self-worth and we often demand to be treated, paid, or acknowledged in accordance. The problem with tallying up our worth this way is that it’s mostly associated with conflicts, with the value people have assigned to us. […]
How to Stand Up for Yourself Without Being Rude
You’re Placed in an Impossible Scenario Imagine for a moment you’re in a conference room full of people—maybe you’re the only woman, an entry-level employee, new to the workplace, or in some way feeling slightly or overtly, othered. A colleague or manager addresses your performance in front of the entire conference room. Maybe you’ve been […]
Why Nobody Respects Your Boundaries
Establishing personal boundaries is essential to achieving personal happiness and success. If we allow other people to dictate what, when, or how we do something, or which of our values or priorities are important, or what kind of behavior we tolerate, we start to lose our sense of self. This can lead to depression, resentment, […]
How to Let People Care About You
When you express your feelings, do you offer people the option to consent to caring? To consent means to give our permission. We like to be able to give our permission. Many people are offended or turned off when permission is not asked instead is framed as an obligation or responsibility. When we express our […]