I was sure I was going to read a sexy romance when I read the blurb to “It Ends with Us” by Colleen Hoover. Little did I…… Read more “Book review: It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover”
Tag: personal development
Relationship affirming behaviors
Do you know the things that help keep couples together… and happy? Many of us struggle to know and then to implement the behaviors that help a…… Read more “Relationship affirming behaviors”
Green flagged – people who are considered good people have these traits
We’re hearing so much about how to recognize people who may be toxic or not a good it for us, yet we still need to hear more…… Read more “Green flagged – people who are considered good people have these traits”
Changing how we see ourselves; moving from dislike when we yearn to be able to go forward into something more positive
Truly, we beat ourselves up for things that others would never even think about, let alone berate us for, and we often hold ourselves up to damned…… Read more “Changing how we see ourselves; moving from dislike when we yearn to be able to go forward into something more positive”
Book review: The Medicine Woman of Galveston by Amanda Skenandore
For Christmas my daughter gifted me a cute mini Kindle book reader, and as someone who is severely allergic to the metal powders in toner, no longer…… Read more “Book review: The Medicine Woman of Galveston by Amanda Skenandore”
Here’s a life lesson in being effortlessly comfortable and “cool”.
by Prakriti @kritipraaa Is there a cheat sheet? Why, yes, there is! Ready? It starts with teaching ourselves to like ourselves! Everything falls into place when we…… Read more “Here’s a life lesson in being effortlessly comfortable and “cool”.”
“Why are you still single?”
“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?””
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?”
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!)”
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!”