Self-defeating patterns are behaviors, thoughts, or actions that impede personal growth and success. These patterns can manifest in various forms, including procrastination, self-sabotage, negative self-talk, or involvement in destructive relationships. Identifying these patterns is crucial for overcoming them. This process requires self-awareness and introspection to recognize how we hinder our own progress. Methods for identifying Read More
Posts by Shannon Parish
Professional Life Coach, Graphic Recorder, Creative Service Provider serving Authors, Speakers, Entrepreneurs and Nonprofits since 1997
Your Results Reveal Your Intentions and Expectations
Understanding your intentions is crucial when pursuing any goal. It involves identifying what you genuinely aim to accomplish and recognizing the motivations behind your pursuit. The following true story is being shared to help you identify what you might be saying to yourself when you feel blocked. Sometimes what we think we intend to Read More
Self-Sabotage: How We Hold Ourselves Back
Self-sabotage is a common behavior that many individuals engage in without even realizing it. It refers to the act of consciously or unconsciously sabotaging one’s own success, happiness, or well-being. This can manifest in various forms, such as procrastination, negative self-talk, self-doubt, and perfectionism. Understanding self-sabotage is crucial because it can have a significant impact Read More
Your Weaknesses are Not What You Think
Becoming familiar and realistic with your weaknesses is the first step in becoming your authentic self. To identify your weaknesses, you must identify your strengths. What is your personality type? I love the Meyers Briggs Type Indicator. It’s easy to comprehend and helpful in embracing me and others in their essence and glory. One of Read More
Beyond Black and White: Navigating Beliefs and Perspectives in Life’s Coloring Book
POST SUMMARY | AUDIO RECORDING | ZEN COLOR APPs KEY TAKEAWAYS Importance of empathy and exploring different perspectives. Noticing the tendency to label others as “good” or “bad” in political discourse. Recognizing personal biases and preferences. Using coloring pages as a metaphor to reveal hidden beliefs and assumptions. Practicing patience, zooming out periodically, and embracing Read More