Setting boundaries. Does that phrase give you cold chills down your back as you think about HOW you may possibly stand up to someone in your life…… Read more “Gentle ways to start setting boundaries”
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Throw out the resolutions!
Throw the resolutions out the window! Just start by speaking kinder and gentler to yourself! Throw out the harsh and judgmental self-talk. What comes out of the…… Read more “Throw out the resolutions!”
Do we need to “Floor our Gas Pedal” all the time? “Consciously Uncoupling” from the “Grind Culture”.
A huge part of successfully navigating the flow of new circumstances seeking to impose conditions on us is mentally disengaging from expectations!
Expectations, ours, and our perception of others are in themselves huge stressors. Expectations often aren’t real but are what we imagine other people want from us, and vice versa.
Expectations often are very unrealistic and pay no attention to what is actually going on or what could actually happen. Expectations are often exaggerations of wishes and desires, so they need to be cut down to size, to fit with reality.
Why we’re so attracted to people who end up abusing us
It isn’t just women who end up in relationships with abusers, narcissists, and bullies. Men end up in these kinds of relationships too. Photo by Tamara Kulish,…… Read more “Why we’re so attracted to people who end up abusing us”
Reminder: .99 cent Developing Happiness Kindle book promotion for February 14th, Valentine’s day!
I just want to give you a gentle reminder that Developing Happiness When You Can’t Find It is .99 cents on February 14th! (12 am – 11…… Read more “Reminder: .99 cent Developing Happiness Kindle book promotion for February 14th, Valentine’s day!”
.99 cent Developing Happiness Kindle book promotion for Valentine’s day!
Hello, my lovely friends and readers-to-be! Valentine’s Day is highly promoted as the day for love, with an emphasis on couple’s relationships. As many of you know,…… Read more “.99 cent Developing Happiness Kindle book promotion for Valentine’s day!”
Setting “Boundaries with consequences”
Today’s post was inspired by my blogging friend Praghalba’s poem and by a conversation we had in the comments! Setting boundaries with people who overstep can yield…… Read more “Setting “Boundaries with consequences””
Love is NOT all you need!
http://www.tinybuddha.com “Love is NOT all you need!You need mutual respect.You need support.You need boundaries.You need people to be there when it matters. You need space to grow…… Read more “Love is NOT all you need!”
Guided Boundaries Journal, updated!
Are you having difficulty establishing clear boundaries in relationships? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1718919247/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i7 This 8 x 10 Guided Journal is designed to help you develop stronger boundaries in your life,…… Read more “Guided Boundaries Journal, updated!”
If feelings could talk…
If feelings could talk…Loneliness might be telling me me I need connectionShame might be telling me I need self-compassionResentment might be telling me I need to forgiveEmptiness…… Read more “If feelings could talk…”
Everyone is my teacher.
“Everyone is my teacher. Some I seek. Some I subconsciously attract. Often I learn simply by observing others. Some may be completely unaware that I’m learning from…… Read more “Everyone is my teacher.”
Self-worth is so vital to your happiness. If you don’t feel good about you, it’s hard to feel good about anything else.
“Self-worth is so vital to your happiness. If you don’t feel good about you, it’s hard to feel good about anything else.” Self worth can be developed…… Read more “Self-worth is so vital to your happiness. If you don’t feel good about you, it’s hard to feel good about anything else.”
Types of self-care and how to incorporate them into your life
Categories of self-care and what you can do for yourself: Physical Sleep – Are you getting enough? Try going to bed 1/2 to 1 hour earlier than…… Read more “Types of self-care and how to incorporate them into your life”