Seven Things to Help You Improve Communication
Problems can arise in relationships when there is a breakdown of any kind in communication. Here are seven tips to improve yours...
Searching for Significance – In Pursuit of Approval
We all want to be important. Sometimes, we can feel so unimportant that we spend a lot of time and effort searching for significance in harmful ways. We can confuse being important with other things that can ultimately bring about problems in our lives.
Marital Conflict: 5 Steps to Help You Manage it and Grow
Marital Conflict Happens. We assume it's a bad thing. However, it can help build and strengthen relationships when it is managed properly...
Minimize Drama in Your Life with these Tips
You really can minimize drama in your life. Here are some tips to help you with that. Some aren't easy but are definitely worth it!
Setting Limits Helps More than it Hurts
Setting Limits Helps More than it Hurts A butterfly comes [...]
Setting Boundaries: Why We Don’t, Why We Need To, and How to Do It
Setting boundaries is hard for a lot of people. Many of us want to make sure others are pleased. We get our self-worth from what others think and say about us. A friend asks for money repeatedly. A family member expects us to babysit their children over and over without notice. The boss asks us to cancel our plans to finish a project. There are lots of times we need and want to set boundaries but don’t...
Comparing Ourselves to Others
Comparing ourselves to others is a worthless effort. It can never be productive and will have a negative outcome. Be you. No one can do that like you can!
Adults Abused as Children: Self-Blame
Abused children often grow up to have problems with self-blame. They blame themselves for the abuse and even for others' decisions as adults. Taking on the responsibility for others continues the never-ending cycle of trying to "fix" the world while feeling guilt and shame for any and all problems that people may have. Here are some thoughts to help...
Stop Taking Things Personally to Improve Relationships
Relationships suffer when we get into a habit of taking things personally that don't really have anything to do with us. Consider these points to help you get out of this cycle and improve your relationships...
Help Domestic Violence Victims Instead of Blaming Them
Domestic violence often results in mental health problems for victims. Blaming and judging them makes these problems worse. Offer real help instead...