Defence Mechanisms are what do we do to protect ourselves from vulnerability, judgement, pain, fear, and shame, but at the risk of meaningful connections, success, growth, true happiness and freedom. They can become our armour, knowingly or not, that we carry with us out in the world for protection from harm. Let's discuss these further… Continue reading Defence Mechanisms: Our Armour
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Video: What’s Going On Inside Of You?
Here's a video with extra information about my blog posts from today and yesterday on "Self-Work" which is something I coined (I think) meaning doing hard, deep work on the *Self*. On the internal stuff, the blockages, the shortcomings, the emotional reactions and so on. Here's what I've learned so far from doing this myself...… Continue reading Video: What’s Going On Inside Of You?
Deep Self-Work: What Needs Work?
Do you know what needs some work within you in order to be your best self, live your best life, and grow? Here's some ideas...
The Importance of Self-Work
I am a completely different person compared to who I was 2, 3, 5 years ago. Not because my hair has changed (though it has many times), or my body (though it has), or my achievements and progression (there's been ups and downs). It's because my inside world has grown and taken a new shape.… Continue reading The Importance of Self-Work
The Truth About Self-Love and Self-Care
I think there are mixed messages about Self-love and Self-care. Some think it's just facials and naps. Others think it's nonsense altogether. Well... Self-Care is defined as: the practice of taking action to preserve or improve one's own health. the practice of taking an active role in protecting one's own well-being and happiness, in particular… Continue reading The Truth About Self-Love and Self-Care
How My Body Image Issues Manifest
*Mental health Awareness Week* M.H.A.W. 2019 is about Body Image, so I wanted to be open and discuss how my own body image issues crop up, how it makes me feel, and how I try to get past it. Pinterest obsessions It's not just the beautiful clothes, hairstyles, or makeup, it's the women themselves.… Continue reading How My Body Image Issues Manifest
Gain: A Poem
I want to share with you a poem I wrote earlier this year about my body (I hope it doesn't upset anyone). This Mental Health Awareness Week is about Body Image and Social Media, so I wanted to share this poem about my body image issues... Gain I remember when I used to be able… Continue reading Gain: A Poem
The Rise in Self-Help Content
Ever wondered why it is suddenly so popular to talk about self-help, self-development and all the other Self terms? Here's my thoughts on the rise in self-help content.
Video: Imposter Syndrome and Doubt
I wanted to talk about my own Impostor Syndrome, Fear, and Self-doubt and how we can get past it...
Self-Exploration and Growth
Do you take the time to self-explore and grow? Do you actively grow and improve yourself? In this post, I discuss why we need self-exploration and growth to free ourselves and grow stronger.
S. R. Crawford 