Self Esteem Archives - Page 7 of 7 - Kathleen Hassan

Everyday Greatness

Ever since I was a little girl, I have felt that I was destined for greatness. At age three I was starring in garage shows, strutting along my father’s workbench with microphone in hand and charging my neighbors admission to see me perform. Over the years, I have found myself having to redefine greatness because society would have us believe that fame and fortune was the only route to achieving true greatness. Unfortunately, in our country, we have become obsessed with the rich and famous. We just can’t get enough of “True Hollywood Stories” & “Celebrities Uncensored” and the glut of reality TV demonstrates the lengths people will go to for their fifteen minutes of fame. As a result, nothing we do or have in our ordinary life seems to be enough. A couple of weeks ago I celebrated my 48th birthday, and I had a very special, yet [...]

Owning Your Power by Acknowledging Your Feelings

Make it a practice of asking yourself frequently throughout the day, “How am I feeling?” Try to distinguish between how you are feeling and what you are thinking When you wake up in the morning, close your eyes and place your attention on your core; your abdomen and heart area. Ask yourself how you’re feeling emotionally right now. If there seems to be an upset, worried or anxious feeling there, give it a voice and allow it to speak to you. Let it tell you what it is feeling. Really try to listen to its point of view. Be sympathetic, loving and supportive of your own feelings. Imagine listening to them the way you’d listen to a small child. Ask if there is anything you can do to take better care of yourself. Repeat this exercise before you go to bed at night, or any other time during the day [...]