I grew up as many of us do—instinctively masking my true self to survive. As a child, I learned to be what others needed me to be, rather than embracing who I truly was. In my early years, I sensed that my raw...
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Shelley J Whitehead
Relationship myth-busting: Absence makes the heart grow fonder?
It’s time to stop romanticising absence. In popular culture, we're often fed myths about relationships that focus on absence and longing. Think of the countless love stories that hinge on the thrill of the chase—the...
Are there any ‘contracts’ you need to burn?
For most of my life, I carried invisible agreements that shaped my actions and held me back—agreements I hadn’t consciously made but that guided so much of what I did. They weren’t formal contracts written on paper but...
Are you familiar with your golden shadow?
When we think of shadow work, we often focus on the parts of ourselves we consider negative or undesirable—the emotions, traits, and behaviours we try to hide or suppress. But there’s a lesser-known aspect of shadow...
A Soul-Reset
Sometimes, we all need a little nudge to realign with our true selves. Here are six signs to watch out for, that indicate that your soul might be calling for a reset: You feel uninspired and lacking spark: If life...
Are You Repeating the Same Dating Mistakes?
It’s easy to get stuck in a rut when it comes to dating, especially when progress feels slow or non-existent. While it’s tempting to blame the dates themselves or the people you’re meeting, sometimes the root cause...
Unlock your best year yet: master the art of creative visioning for success
Personally, I’ve always found the concept of traditional goal-setting a bit arduous. Instead let me introduce you to the magic of intention-setting.
Key relationship skills to transform loneliness into connection
In the past, it was considered a bit taboo to talk about feeling lonely, but it has become such a big problem across the world that it’s being talked about more and more. And that’s a good thing because part of the...
Signs of a relationship in trouble
Today, I’d like to talk to you about some crucial signs that may indicate a relationship is heading in the wrong direction. If you’re able to identify these warning signs early on, you can work on addressing and...
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