Don’t be so quick to condemn narcissists. You could learn a thing or two from them. I’ve read a few articles recently about an apparent increase in narcissism (especially in younger generations) that point to social media as the culprit. A lot has been written about the correlation between social media use and narcissistic tendencies. … More Radical Advice: Go Ahead, Post that Selfie
If you’re seeking enlightenment or self discovery you’ve likely come across the concept of authenticity. And something seemingly obvious struck me about why authenticity is such a relevant topic. This focus on authenticity has to do, in part, with the fact that we humans lie. We lie every day. We lie to ourselves. We lie … More Radical Advice: Stop Lying to Yourself
Unbeing dead isn’t being alive. — E. E. Cummings My son was once telling me an elaborate story about a bug that was “a little bit dead”. I thought to myself: It is either dead or alive, no in between. But is there? Aren’t many of us walking around a little bit dead? We stay … More A Little Bit Dead
I often end up advocating for individual reflection and do-it-yourself coaching strategies. And what I am realizing is that, while our growth and development absolutely depends on our own self-awareness, it’s essential to be present with and share with others. We need intimate relationship with others. We need the support, trust and sense of belonging … More The Power of Witnessing
Somewhere along the way, many of us learned that it was NOT okay to ask for what we need, much less what we desire. This might have made it especially difficult to articulate our needs or wants explicitly. I’m guessing that, for a lot of us, we learned a difficult lesson early on: We can’t … More Radical Advice: Ask for What You Want
Eloiza Jorge 