“Why are you still single?” A feared question that gets asked at family gatherings, and it often elicits feelings of shame or feeling less valuable, even if…… Read more ““Why are you still single?””
Category: Mental Health
Need to start over in life, or need to make life-altering changes, but don’t know how?
Starting over is terrifying for anyone who hasn’t done it, and even if you have, it is different each time, but the good thing is, now you…… Read more “Need to start over in life, or need to make life-altering changes, but don’t know how?”
Life will continue to go on… choose the direction you wish to go
During the holiday season, we can get a lot thrown at us, to the point that we can feel like a lonely island in a tumultuous sea.…… Read more “Life will continue to go on… choose the direction you wish to go”
How to trigger your Narcissist (not that you should), and what you can do to live a sane and healthy life
No, I’m not advocating triggering your narcissist for fun, nor is this a post to get you to change so they won’t get triggered – you’ll only…… Read more “How to trigger your Narcissist (not that you should), and what you can do to live a sane and healthy life”
Are you co-dependent and trying to hang on at all costs?
I was shocked to find out I was co-dependent years ago. I thought I just loved very deeply and was mystified why it wasn’t reciprocated. When my…… Read more “Are you co-dependent and trying to hang on at all costs?”
Mindfulness Resources
During particularly stressful times, I have learned that managing my stress and anxiety through mindful practices is very helpful Here are some resources to help you learn…… Read more “Mindfulness Resources”
Small signs you’re liked more than you realize
We are living in what many are calling a “Loneliness Epidemic”. In our very connected world where everyone is so seemingly close at hand, we don’t seem…… Read more “Small signs you’re liked more than you realize”
Will your kids end up going no contact with you?
After many years, I ended up going no-contact with my mother, but I’m emotionally supportive to my brother who has accepted the duties of visiting her occasionally…… Read more “Will your kids end up going no contact with you?”
How to predict if a relationship will be difficult.
We all want to know if a relationship with someone new in our life will work out, and honestly, the best way is to go slowly in…… Read more “How to predict if a relationship will be difficult.”
13 Signs of Serious Anger Issues (you may not think yours are all that bad!)
In “13 Signs You Have Serious Anger Issues & Need To Calm Down” by Piper Ryan, we see a few behavior patterns that may not seem like…… Read more “13 Signs of Serious Anger Issues (you may not think yours are all that bad!)”
16 Phrases People Use When They’re Angry Inside but Don’t Want to Show It, (and how to move beyond.)
These come from the article “16 Phrases Men Use When They’re Angry Inside But Don’t Want to Show It” by Piper Ryan, and since I found so…… Read more “16 Phrases People Use When They’re Angry Inside but Don’t Want to Show It, (and how to move beyond.)”
Revenge: is it necessary or not?
Years ago I heard “The best revenge is to go and live well.” I put that into practice, working hard, improving my life, and working on my…… Read more “Revenge: is it necessary or not?”
Those who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it!
Quote by George Bernard Shaw, meme by @philosophyflirt If your life has been at all similar to mine, you have experienced “well-meaning” people telling you that what…… Read more “Those who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it!”
Godzilla loves you and wants you to have an amazing life!
Meme taken from Facebook Saying “my life stinks” when things go wrong is self-deprecating, defeatist, and fills you with sadness. Saying “this isn’t the life Godzilla wants…… Read more “Godzilla loves you and wants you to have an amazing life!”
Take your cue from an Olympic athlete and not from “Influencers”!
I saw this photo of Jackie Joyner-Kersee, a six-time Olympic medalist, including three gold medals, and saw she doesn’t have a skinny body with a gap between…… Read more “Take your cue from an Olympic athlete and not from “Influencers”!”
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