I Care About You

Recently, I have been reflecting on a long-term relationship I have and why I am so resentful about things that happened long ago. Every time something happens that reminds me of my resentment, it all comes right back, and I am mad all over again. This led me to a few questions I had never considered before: Why do we have resentment? How does it start? How is it impacting my life? How do I get ri...

Today, we are talking about toxic positivity, how it differs from optimistic behavior, its effects, and how you can overcome its lasting effects and get in touch with your feelings. We will be talking about~ What is toxic positivity? How do you recognize toxic positivity? A few of the harmful effects of Toxic Positivity What do you do if you feel that toxic Positivity is part of your life or histo...

Today on the I Care About You Podcast, we are talking about being too hard on ourselves and ways to shift. We are all hard on ourselves sometimes. It is hard not to be. We live in a world of high competition. From a young age, we are taught to compete with one another. While casual competition can be “healthy,” we often see competition becoming too extreme. We have all been to a children’s basebal...

Everyone feels shame. How do you deal with it? Shame is a natural response. We all experience shame. It is when shame becomes extreme, internalized and we start to use it against ourselves that it affects our lives that it becomes a problem. In this episode of the I care about you podcast we are talking about shame. Are you experiencing shame that is affecting your life in a negative way? Let&rsqu...

Many of us struggle to find happiness at work. We end up moving from one job to the next, trying to find a work environment that will bring us joy. We often wonder why other people at work seem so happy and the rest are not. Today on the I Care About You podcast, we are talking about how to find happiness at work. I have been in many jobs where I was dissatisfied. Ultimately I thought getting a ne...

One of the best ways to overcome a mindset that is holding you back is to get out of your comfort zone. Our comfort zone can often become something that isn't good for us, isn’t serving us, and could even be damaging to our happiness in life. This type of comfort zone usually originates from self-limiting beliefs about yourself. Today on the I care about you podcast, we get out of our rut an...

Today on the I Care About You Podcast, we discuss negative bias and how negative self-doubt can hold you back. We all talk ourselves out of things at one time or another. Maybe we decide not to pursue a new opportunity or job. What are the deciding factors? Is negative bias at play? Is your lack of self-trust stopping you from moving forward? We will talk about how to change your mindset and open...

Today on the "I care about you" podcast we talk about understanding more of the signs that you are in a manipulative relationship. How do you tell if it is just normal human behavior or over the top? What signs do you see in your interactions and what do you see in yourself that can tip you off? We also discuss why people are overly manipulative and a few things you can do if you find yourself in...

Do you feel guilt or shame when you don't reach a goal you have? Do you find that defeating to moving forward? Me too. In this episode of the I Care About You podcast, I talk about this and ways to help you get out of that shame wheel. The Goal Setting group I refer to can be found at our meetup here: https://www.meetup.com/social-refugees-finding-ourselves-with-compassion-love/ #goalsetting #goal...

Today on the "I care about you" podcast we talk about the red flags and signs that you are in a manipulative relationship. How do you tell if it is just normal human behavior or over the top? What signs do you see in your interactions and what do you see in yourself that can tip you off? We also discuss why people are overly manipulative and a few things you can do if you find yourself in a relati...

Who are You? What are your inner and outer selves? How do you know what is authentic and what is an expectation of others? What is important to you? In this episode, of the I Care About You Podcast, we ask these questions and I outline a simple way to get closer to your inner self. More info on character strengths: https://www.viacharacter.org/character-strengths #selfjourney #findingyourself #fin...

Journaling is a great tool for getting to know yourself, to work on problems and issues, and to manifest dreams and goals. Learn a few types of journaling styles, how to be successful at it, and some tips on how to find a good flow. We discuss ways to journal, types, ideas for journaling, timelines, what to do when you finish a journal, how you can use journaling as a self-discovery tool, and so o...

Getting in touch with your feelings Today we are talking about feelings. Have you ever felt like you were mad for days about something? Or maybe you have been sad about something for a long time? Do you feel your emotions have imprisoned you in places you don’t want to be? I am not talking about being in the first stages of grief or trauma healing. I am talking about things that present them...

How memories affect your happiness. Bad memories can shape our views of the world and ourselves. We tend to dwell on negative memories, allowing them to shape our views of our lives, the world, and ourselves. Learn how you can shift your negative memories and heal from the unpleasant moments in life. How to change your negative self-talk: https://youtu.be/LcGmUa0T_HY #selfjourney #badmemories #hap...

February Who are you? What matters to you? How are you living what you want to be? What does your internal landscape look like? This is a companion Journal to the podcast on Internal landscapes:  episode 68. There is also a companion meditation: episode 70 Want to join our meet-up and discuss the prompts every month? https://www.meetup.com/social-refugees-finding-ourselves-with-compassion-lov...

This is the companion guided meditation to the podcast," what is your inner voice telling you," episode 68. Using internal landscape imagery to listen to your inner voice and knowing. Companion journal prompts can be found here: episode 69 Our Meetup can be found here: https://www.meetup.com/social-refugees-finding-ourselves-with-compassion-love/ #guidedmeditation  #guidedmorningmeditation #g...

Learn how to use your inner landscape imagery to hear your inner voice and tap into your wisdom. Use this simple technique to check in with yourself when you feel overwhelmed. Companion meditation to follow (episode 69) Companion Journaling prompts to follow  (episode 70) Join our meetup for monthly groups. https://www.meetup.com/social-refugees-finding-ourselves-with-compassion-love/ #selfjo...

Three things that will change your life by changing your relationship to negative things. Many things can help you level up your quality of life. Finding what resonates with you is important. We all look at things differently, think differently about things, and relate to things in different ways. Thinking about these 3 things in a way that resonates with you is important. Imagine how you can appl...

With all the hardships, devastation, and tragedy we see in the world it can be hard to find balance. Sometimes we feel that we shouldn't have joy with all the sadness in the world but that is not true. Finding balance in life allows for all of us to put our energy into positive change rather than feeding the pendulums of all that is negative out there. #selfjourney #joy #happiness #findingjoy #fin...

Negative self-talk and perspective can play a leading role in your relationships, happiness, health, and even success in life. Learn why you have these perspectives and how to shift them for a more fulfilling life. Meet Up: https://www.meetup.com/social-refugees-finding-ourselves-with-compassion-love/ Journaling playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL64ezoUMVoXq1x4rMGg8P7C1jzN0GORKT #ne...

We all know what positive affirmations are but do we know how to use them effectively? In this episode of I Care About You we talk about how to use affirmations and tips for maximizing your manifesting power. Be your change using affirmations! How to Create Affirmations Podcast:  episode 63 How to Stay Motivated:  episode 47 Music by @TrackTribe Just to let you know, this information is...

positivethinking #positivethoughts #positiveaffirmations #positiveaffirmationsdaily #affirmations #negativeselftalk Sometimes the affirmations you find online just don’t resonate with you. They aren't tailored enough to how you speak and how you hear certain things. Finding your own words to use can be much more meaningful than generic affirmations (although those are helpful too!) Today I a...

A few tips on letting go of what doesn't serve you that is left over from 2023 and embracing the possibilities of 2024!  #selfjourney #newyearresolution2024 #newyearsresolution #lettinggo #selflovepractices Join our Being Worthy, A Guide to Self Love and Compassion Meet up: https://www.meetup.com/social-refugees-finding-ourselves-with-compassion-love/ Watch: How to Stay Motivated:  https...

Thinking of making some resolutions or goals this year? Hoping to change things about your life that just aren’t working for you anymore? But then you think back on all the resolutions you have made in the past and how most of them were not successful. Why? No, it isn’t because you lack willpower, you are not smart enough, your goal was too lofty, or you are too lazy to make it work. O...

This is a guided meditation to find your purpose. It is pretty amazing how it works! Find a comfortable spot and allow yourself a little over 15 minutes to sink deep into your subconscious to discover your true purpose. I am thankful you are taking this journey with me! XO #guidedmeditation #guidedmeditation20minutes #yourpurpose #purpose #intuition This is a companion meditation to the recent &nb...