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Are you the kind of person that people know they can call day or night? Because you will be there for them? Are you the “good listener”? Are you the one everyone can rely on? If you said yes to all these questions, you might also have a problem setting boundaries. When someone builds an […]

Think of a time when someone said or did something that you didn’t like? What did you do in that moment? Did you keep quiet, in order to not hurt their feelings or make waves? Or maybe you exploded in anger, righteously thinking they should have known better? There is a middle way, where you […]

Sometimes we do little things to improve the lives of those we love. We bring them a pillow or make them a special dinner. When these little helpful acts become default behaviors, and the other person is deprived of the opportunity to take care of their own life and needs, what was a loving gesture […]

Even when we are committed to a path of health, healing, and growth, we often find ourselves facing the same issues over and over. This does not mean that we are on a merry-go-round, that goes in circles without making any progress. The healing and growth journey can be best visualized as a spiral staircase, […]

Sometimes people are raised in a home where they are taught that worry was an expression of love. Why, only a person who cared about you would worry about you. Right? Worry might be born out of care and concern, however, when children are chronically exposed to worry, they can lose their inherent ability to […]

Have you ever witnessed a situation where someone or many people were in confusion or conflict and you just knew exactly what the solution? And yet, no one asked for your input? It can be frustrating to watch people struggle, however, it can be important for people to learn in their own way and pace. […]

Family members, friends, co-workers, neighbors. There are all types of relationships in our lives. Active reflection about the nature and quality of those relationships can help us identify areas in our life where we can heal, grow, and expand. Take time to ask yourself – is the person I am in a relationship with someone […]

Building resilience means consciously choosing to feel all your feelings, even the painful ones. It can seem illogical to lean into painful feelings. Why would anyone choose to feel pain? Aren’t we supposed to avoid pain and seek pleasure? Yes, when we are talking about experiences. No, when we are talking about our feelings. Feelings […]

People tell who they are right away. Sometimes they tell you in words. Or they might show you in behaviors. Sometimes what a person doesn’t do also reveals a lot about someone’s character, empathy, and priorities. Making excuses for what people say, do, or don’t do is unhealthy and potentially harmful. When you tell yourself things […]