Happily Self-Conscious

The "Identity Gap” is the gap between how you appear on the outside, and who you really are on the inside. What we portray on the outside is not always in alignment with who we are in the inside, and the longer we...

Success is the accomplishment of an aim or purpose, and it's different for everybody. There is more than one type of success that we can strive for, and when we maintain a healthy balance between them, we feel more...

The ego is something that we all have. It’s that voice in your head that starts speaking when you’re trying something or someone new, It’s the voice that tells you that you’re good right where you are, and it’s the...

Eye contact is a tool for effective communication, and your ability to maintain it with other people can make or break their perception of you almost immediately. In this episode, Tyler Simone discusses why eye contact...

Criticism is the expression of disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes. It is a critical observation or remark, and is unfavorable or unnecessary at times. Constructive criticism is a...

Being curious about your life, and actively studying yourself is important. It is when you stop studying that you lose track of what your passions are, you end up in situations you shouldn’t be in, you stay in certain...

"Flow" is this beautiful state of mind where you become completely absorbed in what you’re doing. Your attention becomes so focused that your perception narrows, causing you to lose track of time or space. In this...

When the motivation to do something runs out, all you have left is your discipline to keep going. Discipline is an interesting thing because when you take actions in the direction that you want to go, you get more...

Internalizing the negative things that people say or do can be really painful, and detrimental to us in several ways. Adopting this new habit of taking NOTHING personally changes the game. Nothing that anyone ever does...

Imposter Syndrome stems from a feeling of unworthiness or self-doubt; feeling unworthy of a position or an opportunity. Those who struggle with it may feel inadequate despite their success or accomplishments. In this...

Your gifts are your superpowers. They are what makes you different! And when you suppress the gifts that you have, you’re not embracing all of who you are. In this episode, Tyler Simone describes experiences where she's...

Who we are, and the things that we believe about ourselves is what creates our identity, among other things. Internally, your identity is this mixture of personal opinions, perceptions, and rules that you have for...

Some seasons are tougher than others, and require more grace. When we allow our emotions to just BE instead of judging them, or feeling ashamed for having them, we are giving ourselves grace. In this episode, Tyler...

The ability to achieve your goals requires a change in mindset more than anything because your mindset is what unlocks EVERYTHING else. You have to think differently and become someone new because the you in your dream...

As we navigate the world, it’s good to become more mindful and aware of what’s going on around us so that we are clear on other’s intentions. These 5 techniques will allow you to better navigate conversations personally...