Tag Archives: relationships

The Twin Paths to Self Esteem – Solitude and Relationship

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Erin Falconer

There is no simple answer to this mystery for those who, as a child, have been significantly neglected, (not loved at all, or not enough), abused, (if one wanted to be generously callous about this cruelty, in opposition to neglect it would be called overstimulation), or loved too much (spoiled by being treated as royalty, often expressed in learning the cost of everything but the value of nothing.) Not to mention those with disabilities; another whole topic. Continue reading →

The Key To Harmonious Relationships

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Erin Falconer

Sometimes, you are so sure, so convinced that the other person is at fault, that, they should really mend themselves, and that, they don’t listen to you. However, this may be a biased perspective, it may only be your viewpoint, not shared by the other person or the rest of the world. It could easily be that you are not listening to the other person. Some even have two sets of rules. All it takes is a bit of self-reflection, self-dialog to see trees from woods. Continue reading →

Why You Should and Shouldn’t Care About What Others Think of You

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Alden Tan

You look ahead in your life and just cower at the thought of challenges coming up, as if you already know you’re going to fail. When you meet new people you make a complete fool of yourself, sputtering nonsense from your mouth. When a friend stops talking to you for a day or two, your mind goes crazy with thoughts that perhaps you did something wrong. Continue reading →

5 Timeless Ways to Find Happiness

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Erin Falconer

The only reason I pursued the flashy cars and big mansions was because I craved happiness. I felt that through this material gain I would find happiness and satisfy this hole in my life, but material things were never enough. This change in perspective led me to discover and pursue those things that really did give me happiness. Continue reading →

5 Ways to Build Better Relationships With Everyone

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Erin Falconer

Unfortunately, Western culture values individual achievement over personal relationships. We’re good at finding career success but less than stellar at connecting with other people. As a result, our relationships often suffer.

But wouldn’t you love to rekindle the spark you once had with your significant other? Be respected and understood by your friends? Admired for who you are by your family?

If you want to make all these things happen, this post is for you. Here are 5 ways to build better relationships with everyone. Continue reading →

How To Use 3 Primary Functions to Empower Effectiveness

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Erin Falconer

This may all sound obvious or simple, but it is not. As you try to balance your life, it is important to remain aware that it is the looping between any two functions that causes most distress.This looping will put up massive resistance to adding awareness and use of a third function. This may be part of the etymology of the expression, “he’s loopy.” Continue reading →