WELCOME to SPOTLIGHT on SELF, where the focus is on you!
Being in the spotlight is something most of us try to avoid at all costs. We certainly do not want the world to see our perceived defects of character. Nor do we want to uncover the masks that have kept us safe for so long. We live in denial, swallow our emotions, and put up a brave front.
Here’s the thing. When you get the courage to step into the spotlight and become willing to shine the light on the dark corners of your life, your healing journey begins.
I’m not promising this will be easy. I do promise it takes commitment and work. It can sometimes be very difficult. The results can be mind-blowingly exhilarating.
Are you ready to take that step with me? I’d ask you to consider this: The next few months will come and go. In no time, another year will pass. Let’s fast forward to a year from now. There you are, looking back at all you have accomplished and feeling more alive, fulfilled, content and perhaps even at peace!
Emotional, Practical, Solution-Based Help
“Spotlight on Self” serves as a metaphor to illustrate that we are the central figures in our lives with control over our actions and choices.
In daily life, we often feel the weight of expectations from others, whether it’s saying the right thing or seeking approval. However, the essence of “Spotlight on Self” lies in turning our focus inward.
By prioritizing self-awareness and authenticity, we can shed the masks and pretenses we wear to please others.
Instead of seeking validation from external sources, we learn to validate ourselves.
True fulfillment comes from aligning with our values and being true to ourselves, rather than seeking approval from others.
As we embrace this mindset, we attract connections who appreciate our efforts and growth, fostering genuine relationships based on mutual support and understanding.
Peggy Ellen Clark, Founder and CEO
A little about me: I hold Certificates as a Community and Social Services Worker, a Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Practitioner, and a Strategic Life Coaching Practitioner.
Healing from Toxic Relationships, Codependency, Care for the Caregiver (including those in a supporting role for Dementia/Alzheimer’s, and Reinventing after Major Change are my areas of expertise.
I am the author of “Life After Abuse, A Gentle Guide to Recovery,” and I am currently creating a series of workshops that spotlight different topics of personal development. I continue to research and educate myself in various therapeutic approaches and counselling techniques, as I am dedicated to supporting, educating, empowering, and encouraging all individuals.