They call it the greatest love of all. But what do we really understand about loving ourselves? What do we mean by self-love? Of course, there can’t be one definitive definition. That said, there most certainly can be some universal guidelines. We Often Misunderstand What [...]
It’s all about you. No, really, it is, at least in your own mind-it is personally based on how you see things. And for the most part, that’s normal. We each see the world through our own unique lens. All that we encounter is filtered through [...]
Pain is inevitable. This is not meant to scare you or have you avoid taking any risks. It can alert us, warn us, protect us, and guide us to safety. Pain shapes us in so many ways and often leaves behind scars to remind us [...]
Happily ever after: Three words with So Much Power! As kids, this phrase may have excited and inspired us. As adults, it can set us up for a slew of disappointment in our marriage. Some of What We’re Taught About Marriage From watching our parents [...]
Whoever coined the term "heartache" knew what they were talking about. Breaking up with a committed partner—no matter what the reasons are—is never to be taken lightly. It’s often unavoidable and so is the pain. There’s no value in trying to make yourself immune, pushing [...]
We get anxious. We get angry. But we don’t always know why. We also don’t usually see the relationship between these two emotions. Anxiety and fear? Yes, certainly these two emotions are frequently linked. However, researchers working in the field of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) [...]
We’ve all heard the phrase “agree to disagree.” But how many of us are willing to embrace this concept with compassion and try to understand? How is that even possible? “Debate” in the Age of Social Media Disagreement and conflict have not always been easy [...]
There’s a popular cultural reference about “not liking me when I’m angry.” While it may be true and appropriate when discussing oversized superheroes, it doesn’t do justice to the importance of anger. Anger is a powerful emotion but it is not always a singularly negative [...]
You log onto your favorite social media site and you’re immediately greeted with this query: “What’s on your mind?” It’s often tricky not to focus on and repeat your negative story. These days, it’s almost impossible. Friends will cheer good moments but wow, the reactions [...]
You’re not focusing on your own behavior The act of blaming deflects the attention from the blamer. All eyes are on the other. When you blame the other, they may deserve it. But, at some point, it’s crucial to ask yourself some questions. Focus on [...]