Barry Sizemore
Total 921 Posts
How Identity Attachment Slows Growth
Identity attachment slows growth when a person becomes so tied to a familiar version of themselves that change starts to feel threatening, even when that change would be healthy. In plain language, this often means you keep organizing your decisions around who you have been, rather than who your...
Why Letting Go Of An Old Version Of Yourself Can Feel So Hard
There are seasons of life when something no longer fits, but you still cannot seem to release it. It may be a version of yourself that once felt responsible, successful, needed, admired, productive, selfless, resilient, or safe. On paper, you may already know it is time for something to change...
6 Budget-Friendly Ideas To Keep Toddlers Happy On A Flight
Traveling with toddlers can be an exciting experience, but keeping them entertained during a flight often requires a bit of creativity. Whether it’s a long-haul trip or a short domestic hop, having the right strategies can make all the difference in ensuring a smooth and enjoyable journey for the...
A Midlife Success Redefinition Framework
Most advice about midlife dissatisfaction treats the issue as one of motivation, courage, or decisiveness. The assumption is usually simple: if success no longer feels good, then you either need a new goal, a bolder reinvention, a gratitude reset, or the discipline to stop overthinking and keep...
Letting Go Of Outdated Definitions Of Success
Letting go of outdated definitions of success means recognizing that the version of success you once built your life around may no longer fit who you are, what you need, or how you want to live now. In plain language, this often happens when an old success formula still looks respectable on the...
How To Become A Brand Ambassador Quick Start Guide
Have you ever watched a shopping channel on TV where the featured guest that represented the products was called brand ambassadors? It seems like more companies are using this term to describe certain members of their marketing team. The title "Brand Ambassador" was first coined in 1983, which is...
When Achievement Stops Feeling Satisfying
Achievement often stops feeling satisfying when the external result is still there, but the internal meaning behind it has changed. In plain terms, this usually means a person is still accomplishing things, meeting goals, performing well, or reaching milestones, but the emotional payoff is weaker...