Like what you read? Share this post on social media.As in most families, my family had secrets too. Those secrets were mostly about how we felt about each other; the love, the hurt, the unspoken judgments about each other. There…
The Desire to Be Great: How to Help Yourself On the Road to Self-Improvement
Like what you read? Share this post on social media.My 13 year old brain had a shocking revelation. I was sitting in my little desk/chair combo in Ms. Higgin’s 8th grade classroom, quietly working on the school newspaper, laying out…
Are you Friends With An Easily Offended Person?
Like what you read? Share this post on social media. The other day I had a conversation with someone that I’d just met. The point of the conversation was to get to know each other. We both wanted to build…
Uncomfortable Meeting People? Pretend You’re the Host
Like what you read? Share this post on social media. A crowd was gathering outside the theater, waiting to be let in to take our seats. My friend Melissa joined the crowd with an unfamiliar man at her side. This…
The Mistake of Comparing Yourself to Others
Like what you read? Share this post on social media.When I was in my 20s I had a very influential experience with the shifting of perspective. I had gotten the amazing opportunity to work at a Club Med as a…
When Worry Won’t Quit: How to Stop Worrying and Start Living
Like what you read? Share this post on social media. The distress that comes with worrying is often worse than the outcome of the actual situation you’re worried about. Here’s the secret to dealing with worry. Read my blog on…
Learn to Live Better. Someone’s Trying to Tell You Something. Are You Listening?
Like what you read? Share this post on social media. The voices that resonate most with us tend to come from our parents and families. But the world is full of artists and thinkers with valuable wisdom to share. This…
Friendships Keep You Healthy
Like what you read? Share this post on social media. If your letting friendships slide, try not to beat yourself up over it. Simply commit to making time to nurture friendships going forward. We all need them. In fact, friendships…
What Keeps People from Pursuing Their Hopes and Dreams?
Like what you read? Share this post on social media.Everyone has hopes and dreams, but not everyone takes the steps necessary to make them a reality. Are any of these common fears keeping you stuck in place? This article explains…
Is Being ‘Thick-Skinned’ Your Strength or Your Weakness? It Depends on Your Self-Esteem.
Like what you read? Share this post on social media.People often say they are “thick-skinned” as a testament to their resilience, which can certainly be a good thing. But there’s another side worth considering. In this article, written for GoodTherapy.org,…