It’s a shame that we humans are so inclined to label people we barely know. Is it because it makes it easier to remember them? Does it help our brains to put people in neat categories that reduce them down to one or two words? We’ll get into the drivers of labelling, and how labels […]
KindCompassCoach focuses on personal development and self-discovery with an emphasis in positive psychology, self-compassion and well-being. We provide articles and resources related to positive energy, happiness, and optimism. All our content is written, however, with a profound understanding of something that may seem counter to our focus: Too much of a good thing can have […]
Many of us suffer from chronic anxiety. Those challenged by this condition find themselves in a resting state of high alert. Pretty much always on edge, “waiting for the other shoe to drop,” we jump higher than most at sudden noises. And we spend much of our time worrying or in a state of rumination. It’s […]
Finding your life's purpose sounds like a daunting task. But once you do it, wow, life just completely changes. So let's break it down and try some easy things to get us all on the right track.
We all know what it’s like to have a “meh” day. Nothing really matters. We don’t have the energy to do anything. We’re not sad, but we’re not happy either. It’s a hard feeling to describe – time is passing unremarkably. There’s a tipping point, though, when feeling “meh” turns into a life truly devoid […]
Sometimes it's hard to find our own voice with so many others in our lives. Would you recognize your own voice if you heard it?
As you know, KindCompassCoach emphasizes positive psychology approaches. We like to focus on motivation, positive thinking, self-compassion and other constructive elements that help build and reinforce our well-being and personal growth. Unfortunately, a comprehensive and realistic approach to personal development also requires we understand the flip side – what has been come to be known […]
It is not unusual to feel pressure to be grateful. We know others have more serious problems and challenges; we know there are parts of the world where our standard of living would be considered truly exceptional, even with whatever shortcomings we experience day to day. We should be thankful and remember always that we […]
The concept of being “low maintenance” is frequently celebrated as a badge of honor, a symbol of resilience and ease. But the notion of priding oneself on being low maintenance can inadvertently perpetuate harmful stereotypes, undermine the value of vulnerability and authentic expression, and foster a culture of emotional suppression and neglect. Today, we challenge […]
Feeling overwhelmed? Some definitions include: “completely submerged”; “feeling frozen, lost, or paralyzed”; or my favorite: “simultaneously exhausted and dejected”. Ouch. Sound familiar? The synonyms to ‘overwhelmed’ probably resonate with most of us, too: feeling beaten, crushed, devastated, disheartened, or humbled. There’s not a perfect word to describe this condition, so let’s just call it having […]
Science has proven that the species most adaptable to change is the one most likely to survive. Being adaptable is also a precious skill for us as people. Because how likely we are to thrive is often directly related to how well we handle the changes that life brings our way. Not what those changes […]
“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” Are you old enough to remember hearing this chant as a child? Oh, how wrong we were. The power of words is intense. And verbal abuse is so common, we may even not realize when it is happening to us, or someone […]
Let’s face it, sometimes faking it is the best thing to do. What we need to do. And the more we do it, the better we get at it. We can fake it multiple times a day if we need to. I mean, hopefully, every once in a while, it’s genuine. But maybe not as […]
We all experience negative emotions from time to time. For example, when working toward a goal, it’s easy to become frustrated if our progress is not as steady or fast as we would like it to be. After all, in today’s world, instant gratification has become an expectation. So much happens with just 1 tap on […]
Loneliness has little to do with how much time we spend alone. And it can’t be eradicated by just spending time with others. In fact, we can be among a crowd of family and friends and feel lonelier than when we are alone. Loneliness may present as almost a craving, a need for companionship, intimacy, […]
Do you remember the book and movie “Love Story”? It was popular back in the 1970s, and the tagline was “Love means never having to say you’re sorry…” Although many people loved that movie, I hope few embraced that sentiment, because nothing could be further from the truth. It’s important for us to give each […]
