Author: Joan from Kindness-Compassion-and-Coaching.com

How to Overcome People-Pleasing: Become Your Authentic Self A people-pleaser wants everyone to be happy. Everyone. All at the same time. Sounds unrealistic, right? To those of us who have this affliction, it’s our natural (almost uncontrollable) tendency (compulsion?) to pursue this unattainable goal. We are constantly trying to figure out everything we can do […]
We all want to be happy. Sometimes as we seek it, we forget how powerful we are. We can choose to be brave. That's important. Because courage and happiness are closely connected.
Do you ever find yourself craving a sense of purpose that ignites your soul and propels you forward with unwavering determination? When you learn to follow your heart, it often leads us to moments of genuine fulfillment and boundless joy. But in a world brimming with expectations and obligations, it’s all too easy to lose […]
We most often speak of intimacy related to physical or sexual encounters. But intimacy has a much broader definition and is an essential component of a wide range of relationships. Sadly, many of our relationships today suffer from a lack of intimacy. It’s important for us to learn how to restore intimacy – before it’s […]
Do you have a vision of the life you want to lead in the future? A real, crystal-clear picture? How often do you think about it? Embellish it? Fine-tune it? Do your dreams include vivid examples of what your life will be like after you achieve them? When you’re actually living that future vision, living […]
Does it seem harder than ever to make decisions? Not just the complicated stuff. Easy stuff, too. What to cook for dinner. What to do first in the morning. Whether or not to go to the gym. There’s a reason for this. It’s called decision fatigue. What Is Decision Fatigue? As the name implies, decision […]
Discovering what we were born to do is highly motivating and a key to improving our well-being because when we discover our life purpose, everything we do has more meaning, and even daily tasks become more fulfilling. Locking in on our true-life purpose brings other benefits, too. Knowing our life purpose provides context for each […]
Positive affirmations are often the target of ridicule. Gen-Xers and Baby Boomers may remember a particular regular segment on Saturday Night Live that featured a character named Stuart. Stuart attempted to convince himself of his worthiness by chanting positive statements into the mirror. A whole collection of “catch phrases” came out of that series. One […]
Forgiveness can help reshape our perceptions, heal deep wounds, and foster personal and collective peace. It also has the potential to dissolve resentment, break down barriers, and pave the way for authentic reconciliation. Today, we are focused on the implications of forgiveness, both on an individual level and within the broader context of societal and […]
Intimacy is a deeply profound and often misunderstood aspect of human connection. It goes beyond the physical, encompassing emotional, psychological, and spiritual elements that form the foundation of healthy relationships. Though other thoughts often come to mind when we hear the word ‘intimacy’ what an intimate relationship is really all about being comfortable enough to […]