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Authenticity over Expectations
Navigating Culture, Family, and Self: Insights on Living Authentically and Empowered
People Pleasing, more like Parent Pleasing
People Pleasing? More Like Parent Pleasing
If you’ve spent years trying to please your parents at the expense of your own happiness, you’re not alone. The cycle of trying to do what they want to avoid disapproval, only to end up feeling empty and self-critical, is something many of us can relate to. The reality is, when you live for others’ approval, you lose touch with what truly matters to you. But here’s the good news: things don’t have to stay this way. It’s time to stop being your harshest critic and start showing yourself the compassion and love you’ve been giving to everyone else. You don’t need to earn kindness; it’s yours by default. Let’s break the cycle and begin nurturing your worth.
Love is More than Romance
Love is More Than Romance
Society often makes us feel like our worth is tied to being in a romantic relationship. The pressure can be overwhelming, especially when everyone around you seems to be paired up, leaving you wondering, "Why can't I find that too?" But here’s the truth: love is more than just romance. In fact, love is all around us—in the kindness of strangers, the support of friends, and even in how we show compassion to ourselves. In this post, I share how we can open ourselves up to love in all its forms, beyond the romantic fairy tales, and remind ourselves that we are worthy of love, no matter our relationship status.