Do you ever feel like you’re always saying “yes” when you really want to say “no”? If so, you’re not alone. Many people find it difficult to set boundaries and preserve their energy. This can be a problem, especially if you’re always putting others before yourself. In this blog post, we’ll discuss why it’s important …
How to Recognize and Deal With Gaslighting
Do you know someone who always seems to make you feel like you’re the one who’s crazy? Maybe they always seem to twist the facts so that their version of reality seems like the only logical option. If this sounds familiar, then you may be experiencing gaslighting – a type of manipulation that is often …
The Truth About Struggle Love: Co-Dependent Relationships
Do you find yourself in a relationship where you feel like you are constantly giving and not getting anything back? Are you always the one who is making compromises while your partner seems to get their way without any effort? If so, then you might be involved in a struggle love relationship. Struggle love is …
The problem with always putting on a smile
In our culture, we’ve become obsessed with happiness. We’re constantly being told to cheer up, and that it’ll get better. But what if we’re not really happy? What if we’re struggling with something? That’s where toxic positivity comes in. Toxic positivity is the act of pretending to be happy when you’re really not. It’s fake …
You Deserve Better: How to Not Settle for Less in Relationships
We’ve all been there before. We meet someone, and we think that this could be the one. We start to invest our time and energy into the relationship, but then things start to go downhill. The person we’re with starts to mistreat us, or they cheat on us. We don’t deserve that! We deserve better …
The Power of Self Acceptance: How to Start Accepting Yourself Today
Do you ever feel like you’re not good enough? Do you constantly compare yourself to others and wish that you were more like them? If so, then you need to start accepting yourself for who you are. The power of self-acceptance is one of the most important things in life, and it’s something that too …
Stay Away from People Who Try to Humble You
Hey friend! We’ve all been there before. We encounter a person who always tries to humble us, and it’s not a very pleasant experience. These people never encourage us to be better; instead, they always try to keep us back. When we try to do better for ourselves, they discourage us from doing it. They …
Codependency and Interdependence in Relationships: What You Need to Know
Codependency and interdependence are two important concepts to understand when it comes to healthy relationships. Many people mistakenly believe that codependency is a good thing, but in reality, it can be quite dangerous. On the other hand, interdependence is often seen as a bad thing, but in reality, it is essential for healthy relationships. In …
Overcoming Loneliness: How to Create a Happy Life by Yourself
Loneliness is one of the most common mental health conditions in the United States. According to a study by Cigna, over 45 percent of Americans report feeling lonely sometimes or always. That’s more than half the population! And it’s not just adults who are affected – children and teens are increasingly feeling lonely, too. So …
The slap heard across the world: The importance of boundaries
I’m sure you heard about it already. The slap heard across the world. I thought this was a great teaching moment and the importance of respect and setting healthy boundaries in our lives. If we don’t learn this valuable skill we might just end up looking like Chris Rock…lol. In a world that is constantly …