by Sondra Haley | Mar 13, 2025 | Personal Growth, Self Reflection, Self-Empowerment, Self-Worth
Self-improvement is trendy. Everywhere you look, people are talking about “working on themselves”—reading self-help books, hitting the gym, journaling, setting goals. But let’s be real: most of it is surface-level. Real self-work...
by Sondra Haley | Feb 24, 2025 | Assertiveness, Boundaries, Relationships, Self-Empowerment, Self-Esteem, Self-Worth, Therapy
Life doesn’t care about your plans. It throws unexpected losses, betrayals, and failures your way without warning. Some people crumble under the weight of hardship—but others? They use it to fuel their rise. Every setback holds a choice: Stay down or level up. The...
by Sondra Haley | Feb 24, 2025 | Boundaries, EMDR Therapy, Self-Empowerment, Self-Esteem, Self-Worth, Therapy
When people think about therapy, they often imagine sitting on a couch, unpacking childhood wounds, and diving deep into past experiences. While understanding your past can be an important part of healing, therapy is not just about where you’ve been—it’s...
by Sondra Haley | Feb 17, 2025 | Assertiveness, Boundaries, Gaslighting, Manipulation, Relationships, Self-Esteem
Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation that can leave victims feeling confused, doubting their own reality, and struggling with self-esteem. When someone—especially a parent, partner, or authority figure—repeatedly denies your experiences, rewrites...