Raise your hand if you feel like you are living your life on autopilot. If you feel caught up in the past or future plans? If you react to present challenges in your life with judgment? I can raise my hand too. But I recently started practicing mindfulness, and I try to live more mindfully … Read more
Have you ever heard a cell phone ringing in a crowded or congested room, and you felt something uncomfortable down in the pit of your stomach? You were praying that it wasn’t your cell phone that was ringing… and once you realized it wasn’t your phone, you were instantly relieved. What about those times when … Read more
Are you having difficulty figuring out whether you’re helping or enabling a loved one? There’s a thin line between the two and you can easily cross it and not realize you did. You’re not alone. You’re one of many who aren’t sure if they’re providing support or creating a monster. I had to figure this out … Read more
Women outnumber men in all but 10 states in the US. Not only are you competing to find a man, but also one of good caliber. I don’t mean to sound like a party pooper, but I know you know from experience that a good man is hard to find. You’ll probably encounter a lot … Read more
It hurts. It really hurts… being abandoned by the person you believed would be yours for the rest of your life. But, people change, and sometimes they change their minds too. Where you were once their all, you are suddenly their nothing. You get left behind. The pain seems unbearable. Being abandoned can create massive … Read more
In today’s day and age where everything can be Googled, it seems many people have forgotten the power of words. In particular, not everyone knows how to use words to control situations and get what they want. Some may think that being straightforward is the only way or that it’s just not worth it if … Read more
Every human interaction involves an exchange of information wrapped up in emotions. Think about the last time you talked to someone about an unpleasant event you’ve gone through. Or a pleasant one. You presented various details (information) about the event, but you also conveyed a certain emotional vibe. The emotional experience helps the other person … Read more
Does your child seem nervous, sad, angry or withdrawn at times? Does he cry at the drop of a hat or still have issues with wetting the bed? Does his self-esteem seem low, despite all of the compliments you give him on a regular basis? These are just some of the ways anxiety presents itself … Read more
The weekend has arrived and the possibilities are endless for social activities. While I am looking forward to spending time with friends, I’m not looking forward to that tired, drained feeling afterwards. It feels like a hangover. If you’ve ever felt like this, you’re not alone. We are having a hangover – an introvert hangover. In … Read more
Emotional abuse red flags in a romantic relationship are serious. While men and women are equally vulnerable, it takes courage to admit that emotional abuse is happening. And the positive side of uncovering it is that you can detach, heal, and create a new life free of abuse. To start, you just have to recognize … Read more