#personal growth for men.

[tantra-san-diego]

Sometimes It’s Best to Move On: Why Quitting Is Strength, Not Shame

Men’s Work Insights from The Sacred Kings “Never give up” may sound like a great motto, but what if sticking to the wrong path is holding you back? At The Sacred Kings, we teach that quitting, when done for the right reasons, can be a powerful act of courage and growth. It’s time to rethink what it means to move on and embrace the freedom it brings. 1. Quitting Opens Doors to Growth If you never…

[theambitiouswoman]

How To Develop Self Respect ✨

Understand your strengths, weaknesses, what you believe, and what you want. This is like the starting point for respecting yourself.

Decide how you want others to treat you. Say "no" when you need to and think about what's best for you.

Stop saying bad things about yourself. Say nice things instead, just like you would to a friend.

Eat healthy food, sleep well, and do things that make you happy and relaxed.

Set things you want to do and finish. When you do them, you'll feel really good about yourself.

When you mess up, don't be too hard on yourself. Think about what you can learn and do better next time.

Be with people who make you feel good and avoid people who make you feel bad.

Say what you want or how you feel in a strong but nice way.

If you do something wrong, don't be mad at yourself forever. Everybody makes mistakes.

Sometimes, think about the things you do and why you do them. This helps you stay true to yourself.

When you do something good, even if it's small, give yourself a pat on the back.

Think about the good things in your life. This can make you feel happier and better about yourself.

[ricky-mortis]

Curtwen Week Day 6: Happy Ending

[thesirencult]

The further you go, the lonelier it gets.

The road to the top of the mountain is not made for everyone.

Don't keep around baggage that weighs you down.

Then, after you get to the top be a guiding light for those brave and disciplined enough to get to your level.

Let those strong enough accompany you.

Wolves do not hang around dogs, unless they want to start barking.

[alistair-blackwood]

genuinely don't understand people who gripe about someone getting into dunmesh for m/m pairings as opposed to f/f when none of them are even close to being the main point of the series

[smittyw]

more fred scroodles & notes i did as practice for how i think he oughtta look these days- feat. drag persona which will be relevant one day probably

[alpacinosgf]

the people who find others weird for being attracted to oz can also just straight up admit that they're fatphobic 😭😭😭😭 like we don't wanna hear it leave our FAT OLD MAN ALONE!!!

[pathcend]

[starlitartworks]

yeah the men especially Arthur Holmwood (whose title keeps getting misspelled as "GoLdaming") are all horrible and caricatures (as per usual in such novels apparently), but what I find funnier is that the one behind Lucy's undoing is Mina, because aside from the whole Men Bad the worst of them all in a feminist retelling is a woman depicted as repressed, disloyal to her best friend, and greedy. The entire "being after Lucy's money" motivation is absurd to me tbh. (also least her The Dark Descent while gratuitously man-hating had some atmosphere.)

MINA BEING JUST AFTER LUCY'S MONEY????? Oh my god. A "feminist retelling"took the amazing female friendship in the source material and butchered it for ??? some ?? reason???

Also misspelling a character's name multiple times in a published book seems weird and honestly hard to do without noticing, but I don't know enough about publishing to know if that's an uncommon occurence.

This book sounds absolutley terrible wtf

[nururu]

I only ever comment on tiktok in order to change ppls perceptions of Sanji smh it's all so surface level one way or the other and then I hit them w the deep analysis and they're like "oh wait I never thought of it like that.. ur right".... What am I doing spending my time white knighting for Sanji smfh

[tantra-san-diego]

Examining Self-Esteem: Unlocking Confidence Through Men's Work with The Sacred Kings

Self-esteem is at the core of every action, emotion, and interaction we experience. It’s the foundation of confidence, resilience, and the ability to go after what you truly want. At The Sacred Kings, we delve deep into the roots of self-esteem as part of our Men’s Work, helping you build the life you deserve—starting from within.   Self-Esteem: Where It All Begins True self-esteem isn’t just a…

[theambitiouswoman]

Types of relationships that look like love but are not:

Infatuation: This is an intense emotional or sexual attraction to someone that can give the illusion of love. However, infatuation is often based on idealized perceptions rather than a deep emotional connection.

Codependency: Codependent relationships involve one person excessively relying on another for emotional or physical needs. This dependency can mimic love, but it is rooted in the need for validation, control, or a sense of purpose.

Unrequited love: This refers to a situation where one person has romantic feelings for another, but those feelings are not reciprocated. It may involve one-sided affection, longing, or an obsession with someone who does not feel the same way.

Limerence: Limerence is an intense and obsessive form of attraction characterized by intrusive thoughts, longing for reciprocation, and an idealized image of the other person. It can feel like love, but it often lacks a genuine emotional connection.

Conditional love: In relationships based on conditional love, affection and care are only given when certain conditions or expectations are met. This type of relationship lacks unconditional acceptance and can be manipulative or controlling.

Trauma bond: A trauma bond forms when two individuals share intense emotional experiences, often negative or abusive. Despite the harmful dynamics, there may be a strong attachment due to the shared trauma, leading to a mistaken perception of love.

Transactional relationships: These relationships are based on mutual benefit or convenience rather than genuine emotional connection. Partners may stay together for financial security, social status, or other practical reasons, rather than genuine love and affection.

Manipulative relationships: Manipulative relationships involve one person exerting control and power over the other through emotional manipulation, coercion, or gaslighting. The manipulator may feign love and affection to gain control or exploit their partner's vulnerabilities.

Fantasy relationships: In fantasy relationships, one or both partners create an idealized version of the other person, often based on unrealistic expectations or fantasies. The relationship may lack a true emotional connection, as it is based on the person's fantasy rather than the reality of who their partner is.

One-sided relationships: These relationships are characterized by an imbalance of effort, care, or emotional investment. One person may consistently give more while the other takes without reciprocation. It can create an illusion of love, but it lacks equality and mutual respect.

Love addiction: Love addiction refers to a compulsive or obsessive pattern of seeking out relationships and being dependent on the euphoric feeling of being in love. It can lead to a cycle of unhealthy relationships, as the person seeks constant validation and excitement without addressing underlying emotional issues.

[sensible-tips]

Mindful Monday- 4 Steps for Processing Emotions

Life is a wild ride, with ups, downs and everything & anything in between. Often times were aren’t afforded the time to really sit down and process our feelings. Without acknowledging the difficult emotions, they can impact other areas in life in negative ways. Based on the writing and research of three doctors in psychology, comes this wonderful infographic explaining 4 steps to help you process your emotions.

If you are experiencing emotional distress that impacts daily functioning on a regular basis, I advocate for speaking with a mental health provider.

Mental Health Resources

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

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Trans Lifeline

Peer support hotline is run by and for trans people. The line is available daily from 7 a.m.–1 a.m. PST / 9 a.m.–3 a.m. CST / 10 a.m.–4 a.m. EST. Volunteers may be available during off hours. Call 877-565-8860 to speak to someone now.

TrevorLifeline Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention

The TrevorLifeline is a crisis intervention and suicide prevention phone service available 24/7 at 1-866-488-7386. TrevorText is available by texting “START” to 678678 .

[thesirencult]

WE'VE VILLAINIZED THE EGO AND IT DESTROYED US

Most people do not even believe in themselves.

This is why, even though they are absolutely capable of creating empires, they do not go from thinking to acting.

We say to people: Drop your ego and you will succeed. The ego is evil, it is bad.

When, in reality, without an ego, without an outward projection, without self-belief, you can NOT succeed.

"The ego is bad."

No, it's not. It's the use of the ego that makes it bad.

If you have no idea who you are and what's holding you back or what powers lie deep inside, how are you going to move forward?

[viscountswaterbury]

[thefleshyougoveggie]

connecting my femininity with my queerness has helped me so much with dysphoria and has made me comfortable expressing femininity in ways i simply didn’t expect for myself. seeing the femininity i express as being the same as a cis gay man…. yeah it has done wonders!!