by Leigh Germann, LCSW | Mar 27, 2024 | Podcast, Self Awareness, Self Compassion
We all know how challenging it can be to feel confident in a society that constantly shifts the goalposts of beauty ideals. Finding beauty beyond the mirror and nurturing self-worth that transcends our physical appearances is the key to survival. In todays episode,...
by Leigh Germann, LCSW | Dec 28, 2018 | Exercises, Self Awareness
Self Awareness is all about getting connected to YOU. The more you are in tune with your thoughts and feelings, the more you can understand what is happening within and the better you can show up to support yourself. This exercise will help you to identify and manage...
by Leigh Germann, LCSW | Jun 16, 2018 | Self Awareness
I remember a project one of my sons had in high school in which he had to draw out a long timeline and place dots at intervals representing significant events in his life. His birth, of course, and the milestones of first words and first steps were followed by other...
by Leigh Germann, LCSW | May 30, 2018 | Self Awareness
Have you ever felt that miserable knot of resentment in your stomach when it’s time to take care of someone? I have. It’s an awful feeling. It goes something like this: “Why am I always the one who has to… clean up after the kids… do the bills… get up with the baby?”...
by Leigh Germann, LCSW | May 24, 2018 | Self Awareness
Groundhog Day- you know that movie where Bill Murray lives a single day over and over again? A couple of months ago, I had a string of “Ground Hog” days where my day started with my alarm sending me racing into the shower and then going from meeting to...
by Leigh Germann, LCSW | Nov 27, 2017 | Pillar Post, Self Awareness
Sight is something we take for granted. Imagine trying to drive your car wearing a blindfold, not knowing where you are or where you’re going. It doesn’t take much to imagine how frightening such a situation would be! I found myself experiencing that fear...
