Author Archives: Supreet Chahal

12 Truths People Pleasers Need to Hear

Hi, I’m Supreet and i’m an ex-people pleaser. I still indulge from time to time, but I always end up resenting myself when I do something that goes against myself. I will say, i’m WAY better than where I was a few years ago and it’s thanks to the truths I share below. The followingContinue reading “12 Truths People Pleasers Need to Hear”

Goals vs Intentions

Instead of “goals” what if you set “intentions”? That’s what I started doing and it changed my life, here’s why… Goals feel so disciplined and strict, while intentions allow for flow and creativity. You might think X is your end game, but maybe Y is meant for you. This happened to me. I remember thatContinue reading “Goals vs Intentions”

The Root of Resentment

What’s the opposite of resentment? Speaking up. Taking up space. If someone says something to you that you’re not okay with, it’s okay to speak up. A simple “well, that’s not very kind” is enough to get your message across. What happens when you stay quiet? You become resentful. You get mad at them andContinue reading “The Root of Resentment”

You Have to Feel It to Heal It

You have to feel it to heal it.  How many of us avoid our pain? We fill our social calendars, lose ourselves in work, drink alcohol to numb, watch TV to escape, shop til we drop, gossip to avoid talking about ourselves… As you can see, numbing takes many different shapes and forms.  How manyContinue reading “You Have to Feel It to Heal It”

Thought Works in Mysterious Ways

“Thought is not reality; yet it is through thoughts that our realities are created.” – Sydney Banks Your thoughts are a big deal, and yet, they’re not. What do I mean by that? Most of our thoughts aren’t even real, yet they can create pain, sadness, anger, excitement, happiness, motivation etc. You can run aContinue reading “Thought Works in Mysterious Ways”

The Japanese Art of Natsukashii

Truth be told, I’m a very nostalgic person. I would long for the good ol’ days. It’s not like my current life sucked, it’s more than I have a sweet spot for memories and a desire to relive them. If I could go back to 20s, how would I do it differently? If only IContinue reading “The Japanese Art of Natsukashii”

Want to Change your Life? Start with Gratitude.

Alright, I know, you’re probably sick of hearing the word gratitude. It’s everywhere and starts losing its meaning. But before you give up, let’s take a step back. What is gratitude? It’s being happy and excited for the things you have. It’s taking the most ordinary things and making them feel like magic. It’s aboutContinue reading “Want to Change your Life? Start with Gratitude.”

The Woman Who Tried to Buy Happiness

For my day job, I work as a Fashion Stylist. I help my clients discover their personal style and bring it to life. One day I was setting up for my appointment at a major department store when a woman walked in to chit chat with the receptionist, I think they were friends. The wallsContinue reading “The Woman Who Tried to Buy Happiness”