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Compassion

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Exciting news!

I’m so honored to be invited as one of the speakers for the College Mental Health Webinar Series hosted by Cambridge Health Alliance & Harvard Medical School! 🎉

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Sometimes the harshest voice is only asking to be

Sometimes the harshest voice is only asking to be heard with compassion.

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Discover The Perfectionist’s Dilemma—tap the link in bio to start your journey.
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Compassion begins with reminding ourselves that be

Compassion begins with reminding ourselves that being human means being imperfect.

Worthiness is not something we earn, it is something we already carry within us. 🌿

#SelfCompassion #SelfKindness #SelfWorth #SelfAcceptance #SelfLoveJourney

Every soft reply is an act of self-love. In The P

Every soft reply is an act of self-love.

In The Perfectionist’s Dilemma, you’ll discover tools to quiet the critic and nurture compassion.

Want to learn how? Discover The Perfectionist’s Dilemma—tap the link in bio to start your journey.
Publisher : @alcovepress

#TheEvolveMethod #ThePerfectionistsDilemma #InnerCritic #SelfCompassion #EmotionalHealing #MentalHealthMatters #GrowthJourney

New Podcast Episode Alert! I had the incredible o

New Podcast Episode Alert!

I had the incredible opportunity to join The Minute Mastery podcast hosted by the amazing @ngoziedema to dive deep into perfectionism, the inner critic, and how self-compassion can be our greatest ally.

We explored how perfectionism often stems from our need for belonging and fear of rejection and the fine line between its motivating spark and toxic burnout. I shared actionable strategies to befriend the inner critic, embrace imperfection, and prioritize mental well-being.

I hope this conversation inspires you as much as it inspired me!

Tune in now to Episode 43: “Perfectionism, Self-Compassion, and the Inner Critic: How to Break the Cycle and Thrive.”

Listen via : https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/perfectionism-self-compassion-and-the-inner-critic-how/id1788830734?i=1000721504706
Watch it here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4aUht33VZE&t=273s

What’s one way you've learned to be kinder to yourself lately? Let me know in the comments below, I’d love to hear! ❤️

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In The Perfectionists Dilemma, you’ll discover h

In The Perfectionists Dilemma, you’ll discover how to quiet that voice and remember who you truly are.

Want to learn how?
Discover The Perfectionist’s Dilemma—tap the link in bio to start your journey.
Publisher : @alcovepress

#TheEvolveMethod #ThePerfectionistsDilemma #InnerCritic #SelfCompassion #EmotionalHealing #MentalHealthMatters #GrowthJourney

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