Self-discovery Archives

Perfectionism: How to Heal & Overcome a Survival-Based Protection Mechanism

by Myrthe Glasbergen | Jan 2, 2026 | Fear of failure, Myrthe Glasbergen, Perfectionism, Procrastination, Self-acceptance, Self-discovery, Self-sabotage, Shame

Reading time: 9 minutes Perfectionism is often described as a personality trait, something you either have or don’t have. People call themselves perfectionists as if it simply means they are driven, ambitious, or detail-oriented. However, when you look at...

This is How to Set Healthy Boundaries: It’s Not What You Think!

by Myrthe Glasbergen | Nov 12, 2025 | Authenticity, Boundaries, Myrthe Glasbergen, Self-acceptance, Self-discovery, Self-love

Reading time: 6 minutes In the journey of self-discovery, personal growth, healing, and transformation, one important aspect that often comes up is the concept of learning to set healthy boundaries. Setting boundaries is often seen as a way to protect oneself and...

The Wound Of Unworthiness: Why You Don’t Love Yourself

by Myrthe Glasbergen | Nov 2, 2025 | Anxiety, Authenticity, Emotional Neglect, Insecurity, Myrthe Glasbergen, Relational trauma, Self-acceptance, Self-discovery, Self-love, Self-worth & Identity, The Wound Of Unworthiness, Trauma

Reading time: 17 minutes “The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.” – Albert Camus If there is one thing I discovered after working with thousands of clients from all over the world...

Feeling Like You Don’t Belong Anywhere? Here’s Why

by Myrthe Glasbergen | Jan 2, 2025 | Anxiety, Authenticity, Fear of Rejection, Loneliness, Myrthe Glasbergen, Relationships, Self-acceptance, Self-discovery, Self-love, Self-worth & Identity, Shame, The Wound Of Unworthiness

Reading time: 8 minutes Do you sometimes, or often, feel like you don’t belong anywhere? It doesn’t seem to matter where you are. You might be with friends, with family, at work, in a supermarket, at a festival, in a bar, or simply walking down the street. Still,...

Depression: A New Perspective

by Myrthe Glasbergen | Feb 22, 2024 | Depression, Emotion Regulation, Emotional maturity, Emotional Neglect, Inner child healing, Loneliness, Myrthe Glasbergen, Purpose, Relational trauma, Self-discovery, Shadow Work, The Mother Wound, The Wound Of Unworthiness, Trauma

Reading time: 7 minutes Depression is commonly understood as a disorder, an illness, or a chemical imbalance that somehow develops inside a person. From that perspective, depression appears as something that has gone wrong, something to be corrected, managed, or...

Feeling Powerless? Why Suppressing Your Authentic Self Keeps You Stuck

by Myrthe Glasbergen | Feb 4, 2024 | Anxiety, Learned Helplessness, Myrthe Glasbergen, Powerlessness, Self-discovery, Trauma

Reading time: 6 minutes Feeling powerless in life is often misunderstood as a lack of confidence, motivation, resilience, or strength. You may tell yourself that you are broken, weak, depressed, or incapable of creating change. However, feeling powerless is rarely a...