It is not uncommon to feel like you are less than, or unequal to, the people around you. In some cases, this can be a great thing. You’ve probably heard it said that there are benefits to being the least smart person in the room. By surrounding yourself with people who have accomplished...
Perfectionism is one of the most common and potentially destructive roadblocks that you might encounter in your daily life. It often leads to procrastination, fear of failure, and an inability to recognize and accept one's own natural and inevitable limitations. When we try to be perfect, we are...
Connectedness is the foundation of human thriving. When we are connected in our relationships, we feel fueled and energized. Disconnectedness does the opposite. When we are not connected to others, when we are not getting outside intelligence, accountability, respect, acknowledgment, intimacy,...
Setting healthy boundaries is crucial for protecting our personal treasures – feelings, attitudes, behaviors, choices, limits, talents, thoughts, values, and desires that make us who we are.
Too often, these vital attributes and qualities are ignored. Sometimes we may not even be fully...
Boundaries are, in large part, about setting limits. But what is a limit? Just like a speed limit keeps us safe, so too do our own personal limits function to keep us safe. They limit the ability of someone or something to cross our boundaries.
Setting a limit does not necessarily have to come...
Helping someone through a difficult time, whether it's due to a loss they have experienced, a hard situation or season that they are going through, or recovery from addiction, can be emotionally and physically draining. It's important to offer support and structure to those going through these...
Codependency is a pattern of behavior that can be harmful to both the individual exhibiting codependent habits and those around them. It is characterized by an excessive emotional, physical, and psychological reliance on another person. Codependency often develops in relationships with...
People on the go often have dependent relationships that they don’t know what to do with. These are individuals who, for any number of reasons, have tremendous life struggles and challenges and often deal with grave problems. They are needy and ask for a great deal of time, energy, and...
It's important to recognize that our feelings are our own, and that we are responsible for managing and expressing them. This doesn't mean that we should disregard the feelings of others or fail to show empathy and support, but rather that we should recognize that other people have their own...
Love may come naturally, but that doesn’t mean that it can’t leave us feeling uncertain and inadequate. Despite our best efforts, we may struggle to maintain strong relationships in various areas of our lives, including parenting, marriage, friendship, and even business. The...
To be present means to be attuned to both our own emotions and those of the other person. This ability is crucial because when we are emotionally present, we are able to truly be there for the other person. This is especially important during confrontations, as it allows us to connect with the...
We all make mistakes when it comes to assessing the character of others and choosing who to build relationships with. It can be easy to overlook red flags or to be swayed by charming words and actions, only to later realize that the person we thought we knew was not who they appeared to be. These...
