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I stopped outsourcing my worth and started trusting myself

Self-knowledge | May 6, 2025 | By Pavlina Papashimova

For years, I let my fears and doubts shape who I was and how I lived my life.

What would they think of me if I did that?
Would I upset them if I followed my way?
Would I humiliate myself if I failed?

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Doubt is not a sign to give up, it’s a sign to double down

Self-knowledge | April 26, 2025 | By Pavlina Papashimova

I know doubt well. For years, I mistrusted my inner guidance. Doubting myself and my decisions, over and over again.

Doubt is not a sign to give up, it’s a sign to double down Read More »

I wasn’t looking for more, I was looking for me

Self-knowledge | April 25, 2025 | By Pavlina Papashimova

My life looked great on paper and photos. But felt suffocating in my heart and soul.

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You are what you’re looking for

Self-knowledge | April 24, 2025 | By Pavlina Papashimova

The inner turmoil, the disconnect, the restlessness… The voice that tells you aren’t where you should be. The feeling that there should be more to life…

You are what you’re looking for Read More »

Lone-wolfing it

Self-knowledge | April 23, 2025 | By Pavlina Papashimova

I lone-wolfed it for years. Doing everything alone. I was embarrassed to ask for help. I’d say no, even when people offered. I didn’t want to trouble them.

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If you’re a stranger to yourself

Self-knowledge | April 22, 2025 | By Pavlina Papashimova

If you don’t know who you are beyond the achievements and external acceptance…  

If you’re a stranger to yourself Read More »

Ever the outsider

Self-knowledge | April 17, 2025 | By Pavlina Papashimova

I was ever the outsider. The odd one out. The black sheep in my family of origin. The only girl in my childhood circle of friends. In school, the tomboy. 

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I had it all, except myself

Relationships, Self-knowledge | April 15, 2025 | By Pavlina Papashimova

I lived the dream for years. Travelling around the world. Running a successful, location-independent business.

I had it all, except myself Read More »

Rejection

Self-knowledge | March 31, 2025 | By Pavlina Papashimova

People never reject you. They reject the aspects of themselves that you mirror back to them. The opportunity for those rejecting is to broaden our self-love and confidence by learning to love what we reject in others.

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Freedom from the illusion of wrongness

Self-knowledge | March 28, 2025 | By Pavlina Papashimova

We’re not afraid of what other people will think of us. We are afraid that their thinking will confirm the self-doubts we already have.

Freedom from the illusion of wrongness Read More »

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Pavlina is a mindset coach, writer and entrepreneur. She helps you transcend the limiting subconscious patterns that hold you back from attaining your greatest potential in performance, health and relationships. Master your mind, self, and life—and be the most expansive expression of yourself.

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