Optimism Crushes Fear
Optimism Crushes Fear. Fear can leave us in doubt about our own abilities to succeed but when we take baby steps forwards fear diminishes and optimism returns.
Tag: Divorce
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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?
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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?
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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.
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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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Drug Addiction: Affects On The Family
First off this post is not going to define drug addiction. But will only focus on its effects on the family and loved ones of addicts. The information can be used in relation to other addictions as well. You can find the definition of different drugs and what they are here including side effects at family… Read More Drug Addiction: Affects On The Family
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Divorce And Children: How Can I Help My Child?
Divorce is a very emotive topic. Even the mention of it brings those who have been thought it back to what it was like “back then”. Divorce is the end of a relationship that needs to be grieved out just in the same way as a death is grieved. It’s full of emotions that court… Read More Divorce And Children: How Can I Help My Child?
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What Are Boundaries? How Do I Set Them?
What Are Boundaries? Boundaries are about you, not anyone else. These are your personal boundaries. You need to set boundaries for yourself, based on your values and morals. Setting your own boundaries comes from a place of empowerment. It involves you deciding what you participating in and who with. Learning to say no and realising… Read More What Are Boundaries? How Do I Set Them?
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Co-dependency
I had never heard the word codependency until I walked into the rooms of an Al-Anon meeting. (Al-anon is for family and friends of alcoholics) I quickly learned this was what I was – a codependent – I was addicted to the alcoholic as much as he was to alcohol. But what is codependency and… Read More Co-dependency
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