The things you say to your daughter from the time she’s in the womb will shape how she sees herself (self-image), interact with others and experience life. As moms and dads, we owe it to our daughters to raise them to be confident and resilient. They’re going to need these positive attributes to cope with … Read more
Sadness is inevitable—it is one of those things that make us human. Being sad is a natural reaction to anything that causes us pain, disappointment, or suffering. So how do we cope with sadness? How do we make ourselves feel a little less unhappy in times of distress? The answer is to do things that … Read more
There are times when you’d rather be alone for a while and detach yourself from the world. You know that it isn’t easy to be lonely and isolated, but you still feel the need to be alone for a while. As it turns out, it’s possible to get that alone feeling without completely alienating yourself. … Read more
We all know that progress is rarely linear. For example, in my line of work, roughly 30-to-40% of all clients will drop out of therapy. In other words, while some manage to follow through with the process and achieve their goals, others stop showing up to their weekly sessions. I love hearing people’s stories and … Read more
Ever felt so lonely that you just wanted to crawl back into your mother’s arms? Like everything is a mess, and not even the best comfort food can make you happy? Well, it’s not the food you need. Here are some loneliness quotes for you to ponder on. Feeling lonely is perfectly normal. It’s an … Read more
Do you feel alone, even when you are surrounded by people? You are not alone in feeling lonely. According to a study from the loneliness experts at the University of Chicago, over half of all Americans feel lonely. That is a lot of loneliness out there. Many people feel alone. So what causes those feelings … Read more
Loneliness sucks! Being lonely means feeling isolated and apart from the people around you. Even those with many “friends” are subject to loneliness if they feel the value of those connections is superficial. Almost everybody will feel lonely from time to time. But we typically cycle in and out of the feeling of as life … Read more