Procrastination, anxiety, and self-doubt are common struggles many individuals face in their daily lives. These are symptoms of things that have happened to you – not what is wrong with you. The causes behind these challenges can be complex and multifaceted and are often intertwined with our beliefs, experiences, and behaviors. Before we can change Read More
Posts by Shannon Parish
Professional Life Coach, Graphic Recorder, Creative Service Provider serving Authors, Speakers, Entrepreneurs and Nonprofits since 1997
Embracing Your Authenticity: A Journey of Self-Discovery
In the symphony of our daily conversations, certain refrains echo more frequently than others – the lines we habitually use when speaking about ourselves. But have you ever paused to question the veracity of these self-narratives? Are they truths or simply beliefs we have come to accept? Let’s delve deeper into this introspection: Questioning the Read More
Who is Holding the End of Your Leash?
Whose Collar Are You Wearing? In life, it’s easy to catch ourselves making excuses or placing our happiness and future in the hands of others, be it a hypothetical partner, a certain amount of money, or a particular life event. But the question we must ask ourselves is: who truly owns us? Are we willing Read More
Cognitive Dissonance in Family Relationships
Childhood adversity manifests in many ways from family trials and challenges to emotional dysregulation of parents and conflicting messages given out of frustration. When a child doesn’t get what he or she needs from nurturing, safety, and supportive encouragement, it creates a deep pain and scars their identity. These doubts and struggles create confusion and Read More
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Embrace Your True Potential
CLICK TO VIEW CELEBRITIES WHO HAVE SAID THEY STRUGGLED WITH IMPOSTER SYNDROME Imposter syndrome is a psychological phenomenon that affects many individuals, causing them to doubt their abilities and feel like a fraud despite evidence of their accomplishments. It is characterized by persistent feelings of self-doubt and fear of being exposed as a fraud, even Read More