How many times do we refuse to ask for help from our life partners -- or not tell them how we feel about something -- because "they should already know." How many times have you heard yourself or someone else say: "If he (or she) really loved me, they would already know how I feel about this problem." Sorry to break the bad news: This is simply not true. Perhaps in a perfect world we might … [Read more...]
Don’t keep your creativity bottled up
Just how well do you know the genie that lies within you? So many of us haven’t even begun to explore the wealth of creativity inside us, that's kept bottled up like a genie. Often it's because we are afraid to experience shame if we fail at something new -- so why try at all? This is such a harsh message we give ourselves. Be a little kinder, a little more encouraging to your inner self. Do … [Read more...]
Things that go bump in your life
Monsters underneath the bed. Fear of the dark. Visits to the dentist or doctor. All pretty daunting experiences for a little one. Validating a child’s fear, anxiety, loneliness and pain -- helping them find ways to manage and cope -- is a critical part of the parenting role. When "scary" incidents from childhood go unattended by primary caregivers, these experiences become more traumatic, … [Read more...]
New Year’s resolutions you can keep
Resolutions often are thought of as a good way to start the new year, but be honest now -- how many of them do you really keep? How do you feel when you don’t measure up, and how many of these resolutions simply go by the wayside with a shrug and the thought. "Oh well, I’ll try again next year"? Consider another approach. Say to yourself, "I am going to set myself a New Year's … [Read more...]
Have yourself a Merry little Christmas …
This is the time of year so many of us enjoy and look forward to. Instead of good cheer and relaxing times, though, many of us become stressed and overwhelmed by the expectations of having the perfect Christmas -- one of those greeting-card holidays. What is important at this time of year is to remember to enjoy ourselves: To reconnect with loved ones, to take the time to have conversations … [Read more...]
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