Category: Self Talk
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The Crippling Fear of Making the Wrong Choice
During my epic relaunch party in September 2017, I asked my readers the question, “What is 1 of your biggest fears that holds you back?” The #1 answer had to do with the fear of failure. Making the “wrong” choice. Becoming successful and then dropping the ball. Family suffering because of potential mistakes. Not being… Read more
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7 Misconceptions About Authenticity
I don’t know what preconceived views and definitions of “authenticity” you’re coming in with, but my hope is that this post will give you a better understanding of what a healthy authenticity is and what it is not. Merriam-Webster defines authenticity as “not false or imitation; real.” In this series, The Real You, I’ve been… Read more
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The Dream Chasing Guide for Overthinkers
You have a dream. You have a big, wonderful dream. In fact, your ability to dream is the one thing you don’t doubt out of a hundred other things you question about yourself and your abilities. You’ve had big dreams in the past, but they always fizzled out or didn’t reach their full potential because… Read more
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Why I’m Not “Feeling 22”
Remember when you were 8 and 16 year olds were like your idols? They seemed so much older and cooler…But then when you reached 16, it wasn’t quite as magical as you always dreamed it to be? You could probably say that for any age, right? For me, 22 seemed so old! They’re the top… Read more
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I won’t have any friends if I pursue self-improvement
This post originally appeared on Anna’s 1st blog, Annamotion. If I keep improving, I’ll outgrow all of my good friendships. No one I care about will like me if I change. I either need to please my friends to keep them or continue my growth and have no friends. What do you do when your… Read more
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I should evaluate my growth by the growth of others.
This post originally appeared on Anna’s 1st blog, Annamotion. In one year’s time she was way farther along than I am. I must not be good enough. All of these people are so much better at this than I am. I must not be growing as much as I should and could. I feel like… Read more