Stop Shrinking: Why the Right People Will Celebrate Your Gifts
Angela Steventon Angela Steventon

Stop Shrinking: Why the Right People Will Celebrate Your Gifts

Have you ever found yourself in a room, dimming your own light? Perhaps you held back a passionate idea, downplayed a recent success, or hid a quirky part of your personality, all in an effort to fit in. This feeling of needing to shrink ourselves to be accepted is a deeply painful, and surprisingly common, human experience.

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The Blink of an Eye: A Reflection on Time and Being Present
Angela Steventon Angela Steventon

The Blink of an Eye: A Reflection on Time and Being Present

I have been thinking a lot lately about how quickly time flies. It’s a quiet, persistent thought that seems to grow more profound with each passing year.

When I think about my son, who is now a wonderful young man, I look back on his youth with such a mix of emotions.

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The Power of "No": Why Boundaries Are Essential for Your Wellbeing
Angela Steventon Angela Steventon

The Power of "No": Why Boundaries Are Essential for Your Wellbeing

The word "boundary" can sometimes feel harsh, as if we are building walls to keep others out. But in reality, healthy boundaries are not walls; they are the gates that we choose to open. They are a conscious and compassionate way of managing our energy, protecting our peace, and creating healthy, respectful connections. Simply put, boundaries keep relationships safe.

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Are You Speaking the Right Love Language? How Understanding Can Transform Your Relationships
Angela Steventon Angela Steventon

Are You Speaking the Right Love Language? How Understanding Can Transform Your Relationships

There are a few books that have truly stuck with me over the years, and one of them is Dr. Gary Chapman's "The 5 Love Languages." This is another favourite book of mine because it offers such a simple yet profound framework for understanding our most important connections.

The premise is that there are five basic ways people show and receive love.

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