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Seeing Red In Pixar’s Inside Out?

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Planting Seeds of Self-Compassion in Childhood

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Be on your own side. Find a photo of your younge Be on your own side. Find a photo of your younger self and direct kind wishes toward yourself. Remind yourself how far you've come, how you now have your own back, and give a wink or imagine giving a hug, high five, or fist pump. It's a way to mother/parent your younger parts that may still need some TLC 🫶🏻 from time to time. 💛 #SelfCompassion #Saturday #Note
✨ New on Substack! ✨ I just launched The Peac ✨ New on Substack! ✨ I just launched The Peaceful Perfectionist—a free publication for high achievers who are ready to quiet the inner critic and lead with more ease. 💡 Paid subscribers now get access to Inner Critic Office Hours—a monthly, cost-effective group coaching call for high performers who sometimes get in their own way. Think of it as a gentle landing space to soften the perfectionism script—together. 🌷 Now through May 12, get 50% off an annual subscription in honor of Mother’s Day. Consider it a budget-friendly way to heal inner critics—no flowers required. 🖇️ Check it out here + see all the member perks https://taracousphd.substack.com/ Or, see my Substack link in bio. Have questions? Sign up for free subscription or DM me. #ThePeacefulPerfectionist #SubstackWriter #InnerCritic #SelfCompassion #HighAchievers #PerfectionismRecovery #EmotionalWellbeing #SelfLeadership #MothersDayOffer
📢 Exciting News! I’m honored to be part of 📢 Exciting News! I’m honored to be part of The Ugly Side of Change: Raw & Real Conversations, a heartfelt mini-series where we dive deep into the lessons, struggles, and wisdom that only time reveals. 💡✨ I'll be sharing what I know now that I wish I knew (and did!) then—the hard-earned insights that have shaped my journey. Big thanks to Kristen Darcy for creating this space for raw, real, and necessary conversations. Stay tuned for our chat on May 21! And tune into the other great talks startingMay 7. 💛 #TheUglySideOfChange #RawAndReal #LifeLessons #Growth #Wisdom
We often celebrate mental toughness, drive, and gr We often celebrate mental toughness, drive, and grit. But rarely do we talk about the cost of disconnecting from the very thing that sustains us: our body. In this piece, I invite you to consider a new kind of success. One that honors your ambition and your aliveness. Visit my linktree for my Substack or the link to read : https://taracousphd.substack.com/p/high-achievers-connect-with-body?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=3823861&post_id=162269875&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=5gagxv&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email #EmbodiedLeadership #HighAchievers #BurnoutRecovery #SomaticTherapy #NervousSystemSupport
I am supported and connected. 💛 This week's #S I am supported and connected. 💛 This week's #SelfCompassion #Saturday #Note #Perfectionism #InnerCritic #SelfCare #MentalWellness #PersonalGrowth #LeadershipMindset
In a world that urges us to hurry, remember: Your In a world that urges us to hurry, remember: Your worth isn't tied to the rush. Embrace the present moment and find peace in the now. #SelfCompassion #MindfulLiving #InnerPeace #YouAreEnough #EmbraceTheMoment
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