The meme above (text below) really struck me since it was a phrase I heard a lot growing up and as an adult, often heard spoken by…… Read more “What doesn’t kill you isn’t what’s going to make you stronger!”
Tag: self development
Pushing beyond the stigma of “Self-healing” or “Self-help”
Kathy – K E Garland – has been quite frank in her book, In Search of a Salve, Memoir of a Sex Addict about her own self-healing…… Read more “Pushing beyond the stigma of “Self-healing” or “Self-help””
What does “healing” and “personal development” mean to you?
Note: Hello, I’m back after taking a hiatus for a couple of months while I moved apartments. I found it to be harder than I anticipated, and…… Read more “What does “healing” and “personal development” mean to you?”
Integrity… is it lost? Some signs that someone has integrity
Character and integrity used to be much more highly valued. A person’s word used to seal a deal. Honor was prized. No matter what a person’s religious…… Read more “Integrity… is it lost? Some signs that someone has integrity”
How DOES anger affect our health?
It may seem crazy or wacko to think that anger or our other emotions can affect our health, after all we’re really good at compartmentalizing our feelings,…… Read more “How DOES anger affect our health?”
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”
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”
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”.”
Deep listening
We usually listen to be able to answer not to really hear what the other person is saying, so we end up missing large pieces of what’s…… Read more “Deep listening”
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”
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!”
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