by AnnSheybani | Oct 16, 2012 | Authenticity, connection, Honesty, identity, Intimacy, Rhonda Britten, Self love, Self-Esteem, Siddiqi Ray
Everybody fears that they are not enough. Everybody. My father used to say that intimacy breeds contempt. This was his favorite motto, something he repeated every day So, I grew up believing that if someone got the chance to know the real me, they would hate my... by AnnSheybani | Oct 11, 2012 | identity
It’s not about being pretty. It’s about being so much more. It’s about demanding so much more from ourselves and our lives. Pretty is good. It buys you a lot of things in our society. But it is not enough. This is my favorite poem on earth. I hope you enjoy it as... by AnnSheybani | Oct 9, 2012 | Boundaries, identity, Jennifer White, Make More, Saying no
I’m going to tell you something you probably already know. Just bear with me, if you will. Learning to say no is vital to your mental health as well as to your success. Of course, if you’re a people pleaser, like somebody I know (me, me, me!), saying no isn’t exactly... by AnnSheybani | Oct 3, 2012 | Boundaries, identity, Saying no, The Honey Badger
Now, I’m about as spiritual as an Egg McMuffin sandwich. But, I’m going to dip my toe in the water here anyway. Today, I’m going to assign you a new totem animal. Yes I am. The next time somebody calls you up and asks you to bake 12 batches of... by AnnSheybani | Sep 25, 2012 | Boundaries, Walt Hampton
This is a guest post from my husband, Walt Hampton. I believe he came out of the womb with the ability to set healthy boundaries. He really does astound me. So here’s what he has to say on the topic. Something there is that doesn’t love a wall… .– Robert...