Get in the Picture: Why Being Photographed is an Act of Self-Love
"Oh, no, not me!" "I hate having my picture taken." "You all go ahead, I'll just take it."
How many of us have said these words? I have heard so many people—dear friends, family, and patients—voice this same feeling. That moment a camera appears, and we are suddenly filled with a desire to duck, hide, or become invisible.
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.