What's with the obsession in social media these days over narcissism, narcissistic abuse etc? Did you know that we have all at some point in time, behaved in narcissistic ways? Instead of focusing on whether or not a person is a diagnosable narcissist, instead, focus on their actions. If someone isn't treating you right, then that alone is worthy of enforcing a boundary. Don't worry about the label. Worry about the actions. You can't change other people and how they act toward you but you can damn sure change how you react to them. 

We've all been there. We have a fight and now they won't talk to us. We feel disrespected and we enforce a boundary with someone and we know that we can't change their behavior so we choose not to deal with it at all. Today's episode discusses the underpinnings of what happens in these situations, how to define the actual problem and how to elevate, learn and grow into a better version of ourselves as a result of it. It may not bring back that person into your life but it will definitely help you to better isolate the problematic behaviors that created the situation to begin with. 

We all get discouraged from time to time. We question decisions made, situations, how to make decisions, etc. No one is immune. It's difficult to not let discouragement color our world. Today's show validates your thinking as well as offers some creative insights about discouragement and how to move through it. 

Do you mute your achievements with the expectation that you must seek external validation for your achievements from others? You can and SHOULD properly brag and pat yourself on the back when you achieve a goal. Internal validation is the only kind that truly matters. It's all about loving yourself and treating yourself the way you deserve to be treated. 

This episode details the benefits of acknowledging the reality of the conditions you're facing. Whether is a lover who abandoned you, a job opportunity given to someone else, the loss of a sentimental item in a housefire, a wrecked car...etc. Radically accepting your conditions isn't the same as  approving. You don't have to like your conditions but when you accept them you make room for growth and healing.