Approval never paid my bills, and it never made me happy. If the absence of approval is the only price of freedom, then it’s a price I’m willing to pay.
The Price of Approval-Seeking: Thoughts on Freedom, Conformity, and Flip-Flops
The Doormat and the Control Freak: Healing With Solitude
How solitude has helped me think for myself around other people instead of alternating between being a people-pleasing doormat and a control-hungry rebel.
My Most Romantic Moments With Myself
We tend to attribute romance only to couples, but the more I’ve walked my journey of self-discovery, the more romantic moments I’ve had with myself.
I Don’t Want to Be a Role Model
I don’t want to be a role model or strive to be inspiring. I just want to share my raw, naked truth—however imperfect, uncomfortable, and undesirable it is.
Reintegrating the Forgotten Pieces of Myself
I am slowly reassembling the pieces of myself I broke off to match some external idea of what it means to be spiritual, to be healthy, to be self-loving.
Self-Discovery Is a Kind of Self-Respect
We all misunderstand ourselves in some way. Learning to look at what’s within us with curiosity instead of judgment is a kind of self-respect.
17 Quotes to Help You Love Yourself
February can be a difficult month for self-love! Here are some quotes to inspire and motivate you to love yourself.
Self-Love Is More Important Than Meeting a Deadline
Instead of chasing stressful deadlines, I am choosing to focus on doing my best. Not pushing myself is sometimes the most self-loving thing I can do.
The Art of Giving More to People Who Think They Deserve Less
How kindness can help us interrupt other people’s patterns of unworthiness and help them reach for self-love.
There is a Lesson in Every Bit of Irritation—Especially in Brooding
I felt annoyed by a yoga teacher and brooded—for hours! This is how I found peace, cultivated self-awareness, and learned a valuable lesson from the situation.