5 Ways To Appreciate Yourself More
It’s easy to be hard on yourself, especially if you grew up in an environment where criticism was abundant and praise scarce, with caregivers more focused on your faults and failures than your talents and successes, which said more about them than you, by the way. (And there was more…
Self-Compassion Is A Fad, And Other Myths
The idea of self-compassion is still a pretty foreign concept to many people. Ok, most people. Not too long ago, in our parents’ day, there was this mindset that life was hard, very hard, and so you just sucked it up and got on with it. Period. End of story….
Why Are People Less Compassionate?
Life is busy and only getting busier. Everywhere you go, you hear about being more, doing more, having more, or buying more. Everyone in the family is going to work, going to school, going to social events. Going. Going. Going! “Busy” is the new normal. And unless you’re careful, your…
How To Have A More Compassionate, Empathetic Relationship
Over time, a romantic relationship that lacks compassion and empathy becomes a frigid environment as frost slowly encrusts the heart, replacing kindness and warmth with disinterest and cold indifference. For a romantic relationship to flourish and endure, compassion and empathy must be actively present. To withhold empathy and compassion is…
Is Optimism the Super Power Missing From Your Life & Marriage?
Negativity and pessimism are death to a marriage. How do they enter a relationship? You either allow or bring them in. Many spouses make the mistake of forcing their partner to be more positive, but that’s not where you start. (You see where we’re going with this line of reasoning.) …
Is Your Intimate Partner Narcissistic Or Just High Self-Esteem?
Self-esteem has been a buzzword for quite a while. But another word that’s getting a lot of traction these days is “narcissism.” And unfortunately, some people mistakenly consider that having a strong, positive judgment of yourself is somehow connected with narcissism. Narcissists sometimes, but not always, have a very…
5 Habits That Hinder Success AND Drive Your Partner Bonkers!
Although several bad habits keep you from unlocking your best life and enjoying a fulfilling romantic relationship, these are the top five self-sabotaging habits that keep you stuck and drive your partner crazy! Resolve to get rid of them this year (the habits, not your partner). 1) Approval-seeking Behavior It’s…
Not Growing? Forget Having A Happy Life Or Marriage
The only person you can change and control is you. Yes, you’ve heard it a million times, I know. But it’s true. As much as you want to “fix” the person you’re with, it doesn’t work that way. Improving your relationship starts with improving yourself for the better. That’s why…
Give Yourself The Gift Of Finally Letting Regret Go This Christmas
Are you tired of being a prisoner of your past? Sick of wallowing in maybes, or would’ve, could’ve, should’ve? For the sake of your happiness and the well-being of your closest relationships, especially the one with your romantic partner, give yourself the gift of a fresh start this Christmas. Use…
Why You Must Think For Yourself Part 2
It’s easier to keep your head down and go with the flow and not cause any trouble than to rock the boat by standing up for what you want from love and life. And, there’s nothing wrong with that IF all you want is an average life and an unfulfilling…