We all have an inherent desire to grow and progress, whether we are aware of it or not. Our goals and aspirations for the future drive us to take action, but our belief in our own ability to achieve them plays a crucial role in determining whether we will succeed or not. Without the belief that...
The holidays can be a tough time for people who are feeling down. It's easy to feel like you're a Grinch when you're not feeling the holiday cheer. But not everyone wants to deck the halls and sing fa-la-la-la-la. Some people experience the holiday blues every year due to bad memories or past...
It would be nice if every confrontation ended positively and the other person realized their mistake. But unfortunately, that is not always the case. Confrontations can be difficult and sometimes the other person may not see things the same way. However, it is still important to confront hurtful...
It's common to hear people say that others are "stuck in their ways" and sometimes we say it about ourselves. This phrase is often said with confidence and satisfaction because resistance to change brings comfort. This is because change can be painful and avoiding pain is a natural instinct....
The Bible teaches the importance of serving and giving ourselves to others. John said, “This is how we have come to know love: He laid down His life for us. We should also lay down our lives for our brothers.” (1 John 3:16, HCSB). We are to practice sacrificial love for each other,...
Tell me if you’ve ever experienced this before:
You’re in a relationship, and one of you gets a little peeved about some ordinary matter and says something like, "It really bugs me that you don't listen to me.” The other partner reacts by exploding in rage, hurt, or both, in a...
It can be difficult to deal with someone who responds to your boundaries with anger, especially if they have been controlling you with their anger in the past. However, it is important to remember that their anger is a reflection of their own issues and not a reflection of you or your boundaries....
The holidays are a wonderful time of year to get together with friends and family, exchange gifts, and spend quality time with loved ones. However, it can also be a time of stress and frustration if boundaries are not set and respected. Setting healthy boundaries during the holidays is essential...
Anger, sadness, and fear are all natural emotions that we all experience in our lives. Unfortunately, many of us feel the need to hide these emotions, either out of embarrassment or fear of judgment. So why do so many of us feel the need to conceal our negative emotions in spite of the potential...
Gaslighting was chosen by Merriam-Webster as their official word of 2022.
Why?
Well, talk of gaslighting is everywhere these days. That wasn’t always the case.
Gaslighting can happen in any type of relationship, but it is particularly common in romantic relationships and relationships...
It's not uncommon for people to be afraid of setting boundaries with their spouse. After all, boundaries are all about creating limits and saying "no," right? And when we say "no" to our spouse, we're usually saying "no" to something they want or something they're used to getting from us. So it's...
It is easy to blame ourselves for our past failures. We think that if only we had tried harder, or been more careful, we could have avoided the outcome we are now facing. We may even beat ourselves up for not being able to accomplish something that we really wanted. While it is important to learn...
