I’m perfect as I am
What if you are perfect as you are? What if there is nothing you should or shouldn’t be? Many self-development programs set “change” as a goal: the new and improved you. I’m proposing the possibility that you’re perfect as you…
Asking for what I want
Do you want to know what I think is one of the biggest routes to happiness? Asking for what I want. Each time I want something, asking for it. When I worry the other person doesn’t want the same thing…
Being self-critical
Five years ago, at my first workshop in Greece, I recall feeling excited, nervous and inspired during the introduction round. Each participant was asked to share with the group his/her financial net worth, income, sexual history/orientation and something we didn’t…
Asking for Help
This year, I’ve challenged myself to ask more help. Oftentimes I tell myself that I can manage on my own. After all, my story is that I managed being an obedient child while my parents fought. I managed caring for…
New Year’s Reflection and Dreams exercise
Many of us enjoy creating New Year’s resolutions for ourselves and I think those can be valuable as long as we make them inspirations and wants and not yet more “shoulds” and “musts.” Like “I should exercise more” or “I…