Have you noticed how different something feels when it’s your choice, versus when it seems forced upon you?
It’s a popular phenomenon in psychology, actually. When we think we chose an option of our own free will we like it much better than if it was given to us without our input. Continue reading
I would venture to say that right now you have at least 10 relationships in your life.
Obviously, I am not just talking about romantic relationships. We also have relationships with our parents, our children, our co-workers, maybe an ex-spouse, etc.
When one relationship is out of whack it can affect all of our other ones as well. Continue reading
We all want to make this holiday season more about love than about gifts. Why is actually doing it so much harder than we thought? Continue reading
Consider the following scenarios.
You have a friend who is extremely needy. They complain that you don’t call them enough. They become upset when you make plans that don’t include them.
Your significant other constantly seeks your approval. It seems as if they cannot make a decision without first consulting you.
Your parents have not accepted the fact that you are an adult. They make you feel guilty for growing up and wanting to be independent. Continue reading
Break-ups are never fun. It is easy to find ourselves in a funk.
If we’re not careful we can fall into a black hole of negativity and end up throwing a pity party that goes on for days, weeks, maybe even longer.
To combat this, we need to stay positive about our life and what the future holds.
The following 5 steps can help you let the light of positivity shine through your darkest days. Continue reading
You know that mildly panicked feeling you get when you found out your friend’s mother just died and you really don’t know what to say?
I’m going to help you relax with this list of 20 things people say that are well-intended but not so good as well as something better to say.
Breathe. It will be okay. Continue reading
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