Tag Archives: self acceptance

White Males & Toxic Masculinity

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Kevin Carlstead

It is natural to be vulnerable and sensitive. Otherwise, it wouldn’t impact our mental health in such positive and beneficial ways. Continue reading →

Posted in Humans & Society | Tagged inauguration, letting go of control, mental health, recovering perfectionist, self acceptance, self care, self love, toxic masculinity, trump, white male | 2 Comments

Abandoning Myself

Posted on January 6, 2021 by Kevin Carlstead

I no longer desire abandoning myself when I don’t fit into society’s tiny box of standards. Continue reading →

Posted in Being Present | Tagged letting go, mental health, recovering perfectionist, self acceptance, self care, self love, social anxiety | 5 Comments

Letting Go of Perfection

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Kevin Carlstead

I cannot be present without being vulnerable and warm. I cannot be vulnerable without being present and warm. I cannot be warm without being present and vulnerable. Continue reading →

Posted in Being Present | Tagged control, Love, mental health, Perfection, present, recovering perfectionist, self acceptance, self care, self love, vulnerable, warm | 1 Comment

Let Go To Be Here

Posted on October 17, 2020 by Kevin Carlstead

Let go of perfection and control Continue reading →

Posted in Being Present | Tagged anxiety, control, depression, fear, mental health, Perfection, recovering perfectionist, response, self acceptance, self care, self love, unknown | 1 Comment

Facing It

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Kevin Carlstead

I just sat there as fear crept in Continue reading →

Posted in Being Present | Tagged anxiety, control, depression, fear, mental health, Perfection, recovering perfectionist, self acceptance, self care, self love, unknown | 1 Comment

Giving Up On Speed

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Kevin Carlstead

The unknown…that was out of reach until just now Continue reading →

Posted in Being Present | Tagged anxiety, control, depression, mental health, Perfection, recovering perfectionist, self acceptance, self care, self love, Slow Down, unknown | 1 Comment

Mental Health Nap

Posted on October 14, 2020 by Kevin Carlstead

I feel refreshed when I close my eyes and revisit my calm and level-headed resilience Continue reading →

Posted in Being Present | Tagged anxiety, control, depression, meditation, mental health, nap, Perfection, recovering perfectionist, self acceptance, self care | 1 Comment

Point of No Return

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Kevin Carlstead

I’d like to face this next moment with no prior warning Continue reading →

Posted in Being Present | Tagged anxiety, control, depression, mental health, Perfection, recovering perfectionist, self acceptance, self care, unknown | 1 Comment

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