Body Shaming
I was recently publicly body-shamed or perhaps it was a critique that felt shaming to me. It felt humiliating and uncomfortable AF. Given the setting, I said nothing in response. The worse part for me is that it came from another woman. Regardless of who said it, I would have been triggered. As I processed […]
STOP Saying “I’m Sorry”
Instead, replace “I’m sorry” with “whoops” or “pardon me” or “excuse me” or be specific “my apologies for being late.” Versus “I’m sorry for being late (insert BS excuse).” NOOOOO “my bad” is even worse than “I’m sorry” so don’t use that one either! Now when (not if) you actually do something that warrants an […]
Shame vs. Guilt
#1 Remember we are all human, and we all do “bad” things sometimes. ☀ #2 These “bad” things we have done, don’t make us inherently bad or worthless. ☀ #3 Often what we label as “bad” doesn’t deserve to fall in that category. We just keep putting stuff in that file out of familiarity and […]
Weekend Assignment
Instead of complaining that you can find any good guys or women to date, or that your current partner isn’t romantic and doesn’t take you out anymore, GO and date yourself. ? Take yourself to that restaurant you’ve been wanting to try. Take yourself to that chic flick he refuses to see with you. Take […]