Aiming for Perfection

An underlying aspect of perfectionism is fear. Of failure, abandonment, rejection, etc. But where do those fears develop? Like a lot of our behaviours, we strive for perfection based on messages we either internalize or somehow benefit from.

Anxiety, Mental health, Self-Esteem, StressStephanie HulsFebruary 19, 2025mental health, Emotions, Self-Esteem, Self-Compassion

The Art of Self-Compassion

Self-compassion acknowledges our struggles as normal and valid, and extends kindness to ourselves, especially when we perceive that we failed. It’s choosing to understand our experience and focus on validation rather than on judgment and shame.

Emotions, Feelings, Process of Change, Self-care, Stress, Self-EsteemStephanie HulsApril 15, 2020Self-care, Self-Esteem, Mental health, Self-Compassion

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

i recognize this acknowledgment is only one step and much work is to be done in order to follow through on the calls to action made by the truth and reconciliation commission of canada.