by KosjenkaM | 1.Feb. 2017 | Personal growth, Inspiration, Recommended Articles
Avoiding pain means avoiding experience Did you ever keep quiet out of fear rather than standing up for yourself? Do you avoid trying something new in front of others out of fear to look foolish? Do you even avoid expressing love to your family because you fear...
by KosjenkaM | 26.May. 2017 | Integrity, Inspiration, Personal growth
Did you ever feel fully seen and accepted – welcomed – just as you are, here and now? Perhaps you’d agree that it’s a feeling that rivals falling in love in some ways. Yet, not only few people in this world really have a chance to experience...
by KosjenkaM | 1.May. 2019 | Emotional wellbeing, Inspiration, Integrity, New Articles, Personal growth, Recommended Articles
Physical pain is a signal that something is wrong. Our automatic reaction is to reduce it as soon as possible. It makes sense that we react in the same way to emotional pain. Besides, we are conditioned by our communities and culture to avoid unpleasant emotions, hide...
by KosjenkaM | 18.Sep. 2023 | New Articles, Personal growth
… even when you are not aware of it Some time back, I was working with a small business owner who employed 7-8 people. On the outside, she had everything she needed to succeed: she was driven, innovative, genuinely cared about her customers, and offered services...
by KosjenkaM | 31.Jul. 2024 | Communication, Personal growth, Self-esteem
from Q&A section Question: If I feel insecure or nervous, I start behaving like a child with my partner. It annoys him, but when I see that he is angry, I fall even more into that childish behavior. I remember that I used to do this before at work too. I don’t...
by KosjenkaM | 4.Aug. 2024 | Abuse, Coaching, Personal growth
Question: Close to a year ago, I got out of an abusive relationship. However, I still feel a deep connection with my ex. It’s difficult to stop thinking about them and wishing they could change. I read it’s called trauma bond. But why does it persist for...
