Tag: Boundaries
A Little Thing like Gratitude Makes A big Difference
Taking time each day to celebrate our achievements and to write down what we are grateful for will have a big impact on our lives. Gratitude has been shown to have the biggest and quickest affect on raising our positive mindset in the long-term. So take time today to finish your day by writing down… Read More A Little Thing like Gratitude Makes A big Difference
If You Worry You Are Only Paying For Something That May Never Happen.
If You Worry You Are Only Paying For Something That May Never Happen. When we worry we are taking away from this moment. We are not fully engaged in it, nor are we experiencing it fully. What a shame to do this to ourselves. We have to ask why we need to do this? Is… Read More If You Worry You Are Only Paying For Something That May Never Happen.
Know That You Are Loved. You Deserve It!
Know That You Are Loved. You Deserve It! Believing we are deserving of love and the best life has to offer can be difficult at times. No matter what others might tell us only we can believe this. If we don’t feel good enough or deserving enough of love it will impact all aspects of… Read More Know That You Are Loved. You Deserve It!
Nice People Have Limits Too!
Nice People Have Limits Too! Learning to set healthy boundaries is okay. Don’t allow anyone to use you as a doormat.
— Parenting —
Empty Nest Syndrome. Why preparation is key?
I remember each and every time one of 4 of my 5 children left home. I cried non stop. Even though I knew that they weren’t very far away, in fact, one only moved a few miles down the road. But I had spent so long as a mother first and foremost that they’re moving… Read More Empty Nest Syndrome. Why preparation is key?
— self-care —
What Is Forgiveness?
Forgiveness Of Yourself Is At The Heart Of Serenity And Moving On With Our Lives. Forgiveness is often confused with reconciliation. Firstly it is not reconciliation, as this would require at least two people to be involved, and it would require a sincere apology from the other person. Secondly, forgiveness only requires you and you… Read More What Is Forgiveness?
— Mental Health —
Dealing With Anger As A Positive Emotion.
Anger can be seen as a negative emotion, but there are no negative emotions. All emotions serve a function for us, none are negative. It’s how we express those emotions can make how they feel negative or positive. Knowing how you react in situations and the type of anger you use can be the first… Read More Dealing With Anger As A Positive Emotion.
— Mental Health —
Alcoholism: The Dry Drunk
When a loved one gets sober we can think great that’s it our lives will be great now. We have prayed, begged, cajoled, nagged, let’s face it we have done anything and everything to make this day happen. We are co-dependents after all. Only now we find nothing has changed except that the alcoholic doesn’t… Read More Alcoholism: The Dry Drunk
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Living Alone: What can I do to stave off loneliness?
Living alone for many can mean a time of loneliness. For others, we find ourselves in a relationship or living with others and still feel lonely. Some of us find ourselves living alone for the first time after many years of marriage and children filling up our lives. For others, this may be your first… Read More Living Alone: What can I do to stave off loneliness?
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