What Is Codependency Anyway?
I like this short synopsis describing coda behavior. To me, we can have codependent behavior and not be in a relationship. I have clients who use food because of their shame, lack of self love, and pain. Whatever we use on the Outside to feel good on the Inside never works. It’s an inside job.…
It’s My Birthday Week! A Reflection Of My Growth This Decade…..
As I celebrate my birthday week starting today, I am committed to reflecting this week on what I have learned, gained, achieved, how I have grown, the joys and blessings and all the lessons from this decade. To those of you reading this, I thank you so much for being a part of my journey…
Do You Suffer From Verbal or Emotional Abuse?
Insideout Wellness Coach Are you or somebody you know exposed to verbal and emotional abuse? For most of my life I have been an advocate of stopping abuse at its roots. Many times verbal and emotional abuse is just a stepping stone to physical abuse. I had been a victim of verbal, emotional, and physical…
Speaking Up For Self Empowerment
Are you able to say the right words when wanting to speak your truth to others? Or do you go over in your mind what you want to say and are afraid? Maybe you also worry about what others will “feel” or how they will “react” to what you say. Imagine speaking up, knowing confidently…
Codependents Are Good At Stuffing Their Feelings!
When you are upset or frustrated with someone, just be up front and honest. Holding things in never serves anyone for the better If it’s not safe to talk to the person, find a trusted friend who is a good listener and will support your feelings but give you honest feedback. Free yourself from that…
Codependency In The Work Place
I find that so many people will be working on their codependent behavior in their relationships with loved ones and friends, but don’t apply the tools and new behaviors in the work place. Most feeling that they have no power to do so at work and have to just put up with it in a…
I Will Affirm The Wisdom Of My Inner Voice
Today, I will support and affirm the wisdom of my intuition….my inner voice and the wisdom my Higher Power has given me. When I practice using my inner voice and listen to my gut, I make very good decisions. As a child, I was taught not to think, trust, value or listen to my inner…
Trying to Get Someone’s Love, Approval and Acceptance?
I was reading this story today and realized how codependent this woman was. I felt so bad for her. Do you remember the story of Rachel and Leah in the Bible? It’s a great story of someone turning themselves insideout trying to win someones love, a story of resentment, and about a woman who kept…
Make Change Easier: Release Expectations!
Codependents can have alot of expectation. We can expect someone to be a certain way so we can be ok. Or you may try to control your day, people, situations, expecting people and things to be a certain way. It only sets you up for disappointment. The one constant in our lives is change. Yet…
So How Is Your Self Talk Today?
Do you pay any attention to how you talk to yourself? I caught myself yesterday with my “critical parent” voice in my head. I have been procrastinating on some projects I have going on for business and goals because Ive really been into the lazy hazy days of summer and wanting to be outside at…