Let’s face it.  It’s human to want to hear compliments from those around us – about our looks, our job performance, our sporting achievements.  But when the game turns to fishing for compliments, it could be a sign of a problem of deep sea proportions.  

Many of us have our “achilles heel” – the part of us that we think is not good enough – especially when we fall into the trap of constant comparison to those around us. 

The “I’m not good enough” mantra can show up in many areas of life, but no matter how or where it shows up, there are 4 steps you can take to help you shift from fishing for compliments to simply being a magnet for them.  Buckle up.  This could be a rollercoaster ride.

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Welcome to practical, personal development with Free the Goldfish Coaching! 

Our blog is meant to be a place for you – if you’re tired of feeling trapped in a fishbowl, or tired of swimming around in circles. This space is one where we invite you to share your dreams, your fears, and your discoveries.

But before we delve into smashing our fishbowls and living a more authentic life, we hope you’ll allow us an opportunity to tell you a little bit about our guiding principles.  Here at Free the Goldfish, we believe it’s these principles that help us help you in best way possible.

Perspective power.  We are big believers in the law of perspective – that your take on the world and the situations in it play a major role in the quality of your experiences.  That’s why our very first eBook will focus on the importance of “How you View It” – and give you practical tips to start implementing perspective in your life today.
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