The Cauley Associates Blog

We talk about perfectionism like it’s a humblebrag, or the polished answer you give in a job interview when asked about your biggest weakness. But in reality, perfectionism isn’t a quirky personality trait or a badge of honor. For many women, it’s a heavy, suffocating suit of armor that was fitted long before they ever...

Generational trauma, sometimes called intergenerational or transgenerational trauma, refers to the emotional and psychological wounds transmitted from one generation to the next. When your ancestors experienced trauma, whether from discrimination, poverty, violence, or other hardships, they developed ways to cope and survive. These coping mechanisms, along with the unprocessed pain, can be passed down through...

Self-worth is the deep knowing that you are valuable, lovable, and necessary to this life, regardless of what you achieve or how you perform. It’s different from self-confidence (feeling capable in specific areas) or even self-esteem (how you think and feel about yourself). Self-worth is more fundamental; it’s recognizing “I am greater than all of...

Are you carrying more than you can hold? So many women are used to giving everything to everyone else, whether at home, at work, or in relationships. But what happens when you are doing it all and still losing yourself in the process? Maybe you are: A new mom facing anxiety, depression, or burnout while...