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Lovability

November 18, 2017 by JoanneR

There's a secret that most people have that goes way deep and remains silent. It's a secret that isn't broken because chances are you don't speak about it. To anyone. Only to yourself (thank you ...read more

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Emotional Manipulation

September 17, 2017 by JoanneR

Let's be honest here for a moment. Chances are you allow yourself to be affected by other's behavior toward you. Chances are you want to impact how other's behave toward you. Yes, you do. You are human. You have an ego (we all do). And, of course, it doesn't "feel" good when things ...read more

Filed Under: control, feelings, inner critic, self-esteem, Thoughts Tagged With: authentic Self, inner critic, self esteem, thoughts

What mask are you choosing to wear today?

August 8, 2016 by JoanneR

Our self-doubting and negative thoughts about ourselves can have us think we need to wear a mask in order to step into our lives. If knowing that other's are potentially choosing to hide behind who they really are, what would it be like for you to choose to think differently about yourself? About ...read more

Filed Under: Beliefs, Self Awareness, Thoughts, Visualization Tagged With: authentic Self, beliefs, mindfulness, visualization

Can introverts relate to their feline friends?

December 5, 2015 by JoanneR

Do cats and introverts share some common traits? Both possess a quiet strength. They can be quiet leaders of the pact. Both are selective with whom they show love and affection. Both have a coolness about them that can be mistaken for being aloof. Both have simple needs. They are quite ...read more

Filed Under: Introvert Tagged With: authentic Self, energy, independence, stimulation; sensitivity;

Don’t let the “quiet” child go unnoticed

November 5, 2015 by JoanneR

I know how to play......I just prefer not to ~ Sometimes a child that appears from our viewpoint to be alone and quiet may be a child that is actively busy creating their vision of their future Self. ...read more

Filed Under: Beliefs, Child, Dreams, Intentions, journey, Mindfulness, Self Awareness, Thoughts, Visualization Tagged With: amazement, authentic Self, courage, dreams, infinite possibilities, manifestation, mindfulness, parenting, positive thinking, purpose, visionary, visualization

Quiet Influence

November 5, 2015 by JoanneR

"In a gentle way, you can shake the world" ~ Gandhi (self-professed introvert) ...read more

Filed Under: Beliefs, Intentions, leadership, Mindfulness, Thoughts, Visualization Tagged With: authentic Self, beliefs, courage, direction, dreams, infinite possibilities, influence, intentions, leadership, manifestation, mentor, mindfulness, positive thinking, purpose, spirit, strength, thoughts become things, visionary, visualization

Asserting Certainty

July 26, 2015 by JoanneR

There may be times when we don't feel 100 percent certain but we can accept that as the magic of life unfolding, like a good story unraveling, it is only really exciting when we don't know what will happen next. In this case we can act as if we are self-assured, knowing that whatever happens is for ...read more

Filed Under: journey Tagged With: amazement, authentic Self, beliefs, courage, infinite possibilities, intentions, manifestation, mindfulness, purpose, strength, thoughts become things, visualization, willpower; ambivalence; act as if

Your authentic Self is talking to you – How are you listening?

May 22, 2014 by JoanneR

It has happened to all of us - how many times have you walked through hours of your day feeling confident, feeling you can conquer anything, no feat is too high to grab hold of - and then it happens. You catch a glimpse of your reflection in a bathroom mirror, storefront or car window, and bam your ...read more

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