I made a video! It’s about how we can shift the way we think about vulnerability. In it, I talk about what vulnerability is, some example of what it looks like, the benefits of practicing it, and 5 ways to start practicing vulnerability today! Thanks for watching! ♥ Jess
Category: Authenticity
Authenticity or Archetypes?
For some time, I’ve thought of authenticity as the sort of end-all-be-all of self-improvement. As if, somehow, becoming truly authentic is the ultimate goal in terms of knowing, being, and expressing oneself. For me, authenticity meant expressing outwardly (through behaviours, how you speak, how you dress, etc.) the person you truly are on the inside. I […]
Caring What People Think – The Biggest Obstacle to True Self-Expression
I don’t think I’m alone in saying that I’ve worried about how other people perceive me. I tend to be quite aware of what social image my words and behaviours create in other people’s minds. I’m not sure why humans are so hyper-aware of other’s opinions of us but, evolutionarily speaking, it makes sense that […]