How Gratitude Can Hold You Back

It took me a while to realize the true nature of gratitude. Gratitude is great – don’t get me wrong. I would love everyone to live in gratitude every day. The world would be a better place. But don’t be fooled – gratitude can also hold you back in sneaky ways....
Is Your Inner Critic Working Overtime?

Is Your Inner Critic Working Overtime?

My inner critic is working overtime right now. I should pay her time and a half. She’s showing up to work early and not taking any breaks – not even for a smoke. (I imagine my inner critic to be an acerbic smoker with bad hair who heckles me with a raspy voice and has...