Changing Perspectives

Tag: self-awareness

  • Learning to Give Myself What I Keep Asking From People

    Learning to Give Myself What I Keep Asking From People

    I’m learning how to give myself the validation, reassurance and celebration I used to look for from other people. But there’s a part of that growth that scares me: what happens when I get so good at meeting my own needs that I start questioning what relationships are actually adding to my life? This is…

  • When Healing Changes the Questions

    When Healing Changes the Questions

    Sometimes healing doesn’t change the people around us—it changes the questions we ask. This reflection invites readers to explore self-awareness, boundaries, and whether they’re experiencing love, care, and connection in the way they genuinely need.

  • The Delusion of Contentment

    Isn’t it curious how effortlessly we deceive ourselves, weaving intricate narratives to convince us of our supposed contentment with life’s circumstances? I’m generalising, but is it just me? It’s not necessarily a conscious act to deceive yourself about the true state of life in that moment, but rather a default mechanism utilised to make your…