HOW ARE YOU DOING? It’s so easy to fall into overwhelm with the current fear that is sweeping the planet. When uncertainty overwhelms us, our psyche attempts to create certainty in order to minimize internal discomfort. Usually this is done through mentally imagining and playing out a story. Unfortunately,...
Feeling Overextended? This Exercise Can Help You Set Stronger Boundaries through Intention Setting I often run into chaos when I start to think I can be everything to everyone. Anyone else? Perhaps you want to be the best parent, the most loving partner, and an amazing boss, but you...
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The Magic Power of Your Words Abracadabra DEFINITION: language used to give the impression of arcane knowledge or power. Stemming from Aramaic ‘avra kadavra’, meaning ‘it will be created in my words’. Let’s assume that your words have the power to shape, alter and create. What is it that you would want...
How To Trust More and Fear Less If you are locked in self-doubt and fear right now, take comfort in the fact that you will not be stuck in this state for much longer. You can begin by simply acknowledging that this is the time to release what is...
Trusting the process of change I was thinking about all the times in my life when change led to less than ideal outcomes which were very painful at the time. This isn’t to say that I can’t see the beauty of it all now, how these detours were actually...
And Everyday You Are Unbinding You are not bound You are not bound to your past You are not bound to any relationship You are not bound to any future outcome What you are bound to is the truth of who you really are In this life time you...
Your need for approval can make you invisible in the world & how to change this. I recently watched a video with Jim Carrey and in it he said, ”Your need for acceptance can make you invisible in this world.” It really got me thinking as to how much...
Q: Hi Athena, I want to start off by saying that I love your column!I’m struggling at the moment because I find myself self-sabotaging. I often read articles about how people are afraid of failure. Well … I think I’m afraid of success. This probably sounds crazy but I’m really...
How to ditch Single Sadness Syndrome Q: Hi Athena, Thanks for taking the time to answer my question. I absolutely hate, I mean HATE being single. I feel like Valentine’s Day is a cruel joke played by a universe over run with happy couples who like to see single...
Q: Hi Athena, I’m starting to feel really frazzled by external world events. I wake up and scroll through my feeds, and just feel so depressed and fearful. The world feels like one giant mess. I feel so helpless, like what can I do? I’m just one person. How can...
You Deserve to Take Up Space in the World I was doing my weekly shop and quite frankly on autopilot, when it came time for me to actually drive out of the centre. I systematically got my parking ticket out and was about to just put it into the...
Q: Hi Athena! I saw your site through twitter and my question to you is this: I want to find a career that I’m passionate about but I have no idea what my purpose is. How did you find out what you wanted to do & can you help...
Q: Hey Athena, This time of year is really my favorite! I love everything about it. The fun, the lights, the malls, the celebration… I LOVE it all but I find myself really striving to get things done perfectly. The perfect gift, the perfect celebratory meals, pleasing my in-laws....
5 Steps to a Better Sex Life Hi Athena, I’m a bit embarrassed about my problem but I imagine I’m not alone in this. I’m in an incredibly loving relationship with a wonderful man – but the sex is really bad! He always orgasms first, and then we just...
Reactive VS Responsive Communication (This Q&A was originally featured in my #AskAthena Column In Cosmopolitan Magazine) Q: Hi Athena, I’ve been working at a great company for the past 5 years & have really loved most of my work colleagues but in September I was assigned a new manager...
LADIES WHO LEAD I had a blast connecting with Luna Love from Ladies Who Lead . In this video interview we talk about the modern adaptations of self-help, psychology, leadership and being a #GirlBoss. This episode is useful for any soul having a human experience to gain better understanding and...
Question : Hi Athena, I think I’m suffering from a low-grade depression. I’m a student and not on medical aid, so I can’t afford therapy sessions. What can I do to make myself feel better? – Andiswa My Answer: Hi Andiswa, I’m so glad that you decided to reach out, because there...
Question : Hi Athena, I feel like my friend only calls me when she needs something. We also only ever do what she wants. If I suggest something, she often dismisses it. I’m starting to resent her and avoid her but at the same time I don’t want to be lonely....
How to Make This An Awesome Year For You Q:Hey Athena, I find your column super empowering so I thought I would write in. Last year was a colossal disaster for me. It felt like I went from one shit storm to another. Work was bad. My relationship...
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