Give yourself some credit for a change. So much of the time we are so focused on taking care of the people we love, our children, our animals and other things in our lives that we forget to take a moment and give ourselves some credit for all that we do and all that we are. So often it's almost a habit to distract from ourselves when another person pays us a compliment -- almost as if we … [Read more...]
A healthy child makes for a healthy adult
For children to be mentally stable and to feel loved, they must be allowed to express their fears and pain of losses, as well as their hopes and longings. The parent or primary caregiver must listen to, bear the burden of and validate the child's thoughts and feelings with compassion, love, comfort and care. This is the cornerstone of creating a foundation of deep self worth and safety … [Read more...]
Old pain, new relationships: a solution
Like it or not, we're pulled by our unconscious to re-create pain from the past in present relationships. Have you ever heard someone say, "Of all the people she could have married she picked him -- I don't get it?" Or, "Boy she treats him just like his mother did, and he could have had anyone he wanted." Sounds like masochism right? Wrong! We actually re-create the pain from our past for … [Read more...]
Laughter makes good things happen
In our ever-demanding world of work and achievement, it is so important to carve out time for fun. Fun? Yes! If you're not having fun, take some time to figure out why. Life gets pretty overwhelming, as we all know, not to mention serious. Take regular breaks from stress and worry -- just let your inner child out for a good old time. I don’t mean getting high or drunk. I mean some good … [Read more...]
Panic attacks: 10 ways to beat them
1. Remember that although your feelings and symptoms can be very frightening, they are not dangerous or harmful. 2. Understand that what you are experiencing is an exaggeration of your normal bodily reactions to stress. 3. Do not fight your feelings or try to wish them away. The more you face your fears, the less intense they will become. 4. Do not add to your panic by thinking about what … [Read more...]
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