Abraham Maslow, humanist psychologist, coined the term self-actualization in the 1950s. It refers to the innate drive that motivates people to reach their full potential and become the best version of themselves. I remember hearing the term in high school, and again in a college psychology class. At the time, I thought, self-actualization sounds like […]
As women, we often find ourselves juggling multiple responsibilities and we “forget” to take the time to focus on ourselves. Sadly, we don’t prioritize what we see as selfish: meeting our own needs for life satisfaction and growth. What makes matters worse? Fulfilling our potential and seeking life satisfaction is not selfish at all. In […]
If you’re like many of us, you may feel a bit lost, or unfulfilled, at least from time to time. You may be successful in your career or personal life, but still feel like that there is something missing. Something that would take your life satisfaction to the next level. It’s hard to put your […]
Many of us can sometimes feel stuck in our jobs, unsure of what our next move should be. Perhaps we feel like we’re just going through the motions, lacking a sense of purpose or fulfillment. When feelings like this begin to crop up, it may be time to invest some energy into self-discovery at work. […]
Relationships are challenging. People have different priorities, opinions, strengths, challenges, faults, skills, and idiosyncrasies. With all the different attitudes, thoughts, and feelings we each bring to a relationship, it’s kind of a miracle that any relationship is successful, let alone happy. But, despite all these complexities, it’s actually quite simple to predict which relationships will […]
Indecisiveness is a common problem that many of us face. It can be frustrating to feel like we can’t make a decision or that we’re constantly second-guessing ourselves. Let’s explore the reasons why we can sometimes be so indecisive and what we can do to overcome it. The Psychology of Indecisiveness The first step in […]
Of the many factors that contribute to personal growth, self-awareness is one of the most important. It’s true that for many, personal growth is about achieving specific monetary goals, milestones, or accomplishments, and there’s no doubt that having specific aspirations can be an effective motivator. But the more impactful aspects of personal growth often involve […]
Do you have a secret? If you’re like most people, you may have up to a dozen! We keep secrets for all kinds of reasons: shame, embarrassment, insecurity, to maintain privacy, or to protect someone else. Having a secret, in and of itself, doesn’t necessarily hurt us. It’s whether we dwell on it, and how […]
Personal development is the process of enhancing skills, knowledge, and abilities, and learning new things that help us be more effective in our work and personal life. It is a continuous process that enables us to achieve our full potential. Personal development resources are available to help us improve in many aspects of life, including […]
Chances are, since you’re visiting KindCompassCoach, you’re interested in growth, self-discovery, and personal development. Part of our mission here is to direct you to the best personal development resources beyond what’s available on our site. If you are ready to become active in your own self-improvement process and would like to seek more fulfillment in […]
Emotional blackmail is a form of manipulation that is used to control an individual’s emotions, actions, and behavior. It is a tactic that involves the use of fear, guilt, shame, and obligation to get someone to do something that they may not want to do. Emotional blackmail can come from anyone, including family members, friends, […]
When you need to talk to someone because life issues are overwhelming, you may consider therapy. In traditional therapy, you go in for a session and your therapist talks with you for a certain period. This type of traditional counseling works very well, and it is quite effective. However, on-line therapy is now available almost anywhere. And […]
As we covered in our previous blog post on worry, overthinking and rumination, many of us suffer from intrusive thoughts that do not serve us. In fact, the majority of people experience persistent worries or overthinking at least from time to time. Strategies to counteract our tendency to worry and remedies for chronic overthinking vary […]
Overthinking has become a fairly common challenge for many of us. Those of us who tend to overthink are not necessarily flawed individuals – let’s just say we care an awful lot about the choices we make and how they may impact others, or the community, or the world, or the solar system. You get […]
Are you feeling lost or uncertain about your life’s purpose? Do you want to clarify your values and develop goals that will help you to create a more meaningful life? A personal mission statement can help you achieve these aspirations. You may be more familiar with mission statements developed by organizations or companies. Corporations formulate […]
