Published inILLUMINATION·Jan 19, 2022Member-onlyIs Addiction Your Legacy From The Anguish Of Your Childhood Sexual Abuse?What is addiction and where does it come from? What is addiction? Customarily we think of addiction in terms of drug or alcohol addiction. It is so much broader than that. Additionally, it includes things like shopping, gambling, pornography, food, and even good things like exercise. When you are compelled…Mental Health3 min readMental Health3 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Jan 4, 2022Member-onlyAre You Ready To Cut The Emotional Chains To Your Past Abuse?Imagine the difference this would make in your life today? You can do it in 3 simple steps. Conservative figures state that 1 in 3 children is sexually abused before the age of 18. …Mental Health3 min readMental Health3 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Dec 10, 2021Member-onlyChoosing To Overcome Overwhelmed NowAnd how to do it — Do you have days when you feel overwhelmed? Like it is just all too much? It feels like everyone wants a piece of you and not only is there not enough of you to go around, there is not enough of you left for you? Welcome to our world. There…Mental Health5 min readMental Health5 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Dec 8, 2021Member-only3 Soul Destroying Mistakes About Self PerceptionAnd what to do instead — Let’s take a closer look at the soul-destroying mistakes we make about who we are and our individual worth. Soul Destroying Mistake #1 is Believing You Are Worthless Think about a newborn baby. Can you imagine looking at the beauty and innocence of a newborn child with disgust and thinking…Mental Health5 min readMental Health5 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Nov 24, 2021Member-only9 Tips To Minimize Holiday TriggeringA Survival Guide for Those Sexually (or otherwise) Abused in Childhood — Thanksgiving is often a triggering holiday for those of us who were abused as children. Family gatherings can be particularly problematic. 1. Remind yourself you are living with courage, regardless of your state of recovery. 2. You are worthy of experiencing a joyful life. 3. No one has the right…Mental Health2 min readMental Health2 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Nov 21, 2021Member-onlyIs Yesterday’s Abuse An Obstacle To Today’s Joy?It doesn’t have to be! — Would your life be more joyful if you were experiencing less stress? It can be. Did you know that the legacy of childhood abuse is one of the greatest creators of stress in life? You’re probably not even aware of that. Childhood Trauma Leaves a Legacy We all experience childhood…Self Improvement3 min readSelf Improvement3 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Oct 23, 2021Member-onlyWarning! Goal Setting Rant On The WayI can no longer remain silent about this I believe in the power of goal focus and goal momentum. I do not believe in goal hocus-pocus. I just listened to another podcast featuring a goal-setting guru pitching his $1000.+ program on goal setting. He didn’t say how much his program…Life4 min readLife4 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Oct 18, 2021Member-onlyWhat To Do When You Lose Confidence In Yourself?3 simple confidence-boosting hacks to restore your self-confidence — Self-confidence is all about trusting yourself and trusting in your ability to deal appropriately with whatever situation arises. Some grow up without self-confidence due to their experiences in childhood. Others lose confidence due to life experiences in adulthood. As challenging as it is for an adult to regain the confidence…Self Improvement6 min readSelf Improvement6 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Oct 14, 2021Member-only3 Strategies to Overcome Self-Destructive Habits Now!When you walk away from self-destructive habits, how will that change your life? — Before we can overcome our self-destructive habits we need to know what they are and why we choose them. A clinical definition of a self-destructive habit is anything that puts you at physical or emotional risk — be it intentional or unintentional. I believe that this definition of self-destructive is…Self Improvement6 min readSelf Improvement6 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Oct 12, 2021Member-only4 Essential Principles For A Successful And Happy LifeSuccess and happiness as you define them The world defines happiness just as it also defines success. The question is “How do you define them?” If you accept the world’s definition’s you may well achieve it but be left with the feeling “Is this all there is?” This is why…Happiness7 min readHappiness7 min read