Calgary Relationship Coach

Authenticity is something that I alway focus on in my coaching. I cannot stress how important it is to having healthy relationships and a happy life. It all starts with being honest with ourselves and who we are, and moving outwards into the world from that place.

"When we show up for things out of duty rather than desire, guilt rather than truth, telling someone what they want to hear, rather than what we really want to say. Acting in ways that feel disconnected, but meant to please. We are living inauthentically. We want approval."

Stop bending yourself for other people, and live your life authentic and true to who you are.

The Damaging Effects of an Inauthentic Life & How to Change It. Teaching people to lie to us, is something we do unconsciously. Though if we physically pay attention to our bodies, we notice we feel off when we allow it.

I came across this article today and felt that I had to share it. It's very well written and tackles a subject, and a belief, that a lot of people in bad relationships have:

That it's better to "stay together for the kids."

My personal opinion is that it never is, and this article succinctly states why using your kids as a scapegoat for your fears is never a good parenting choice.

Stop Blaming Your Sh*tty Marriage On Your Kids The real question you need to ask, from a mom who also worried about divorce's effect on her kids.