Much of our reality is created with our thoughts, feelings and beliefs. Yes, there are events beyond our control that happen to us. But the power behind our thoughts, those stories we tell ourselves, is immense. What you think often becomes you. Those assumptions you make about the narrative of your life – can make or […]
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Becoming the Best Version of Yourself.
Becoming the best version of yourself is possible. And since relationships are one of the most important aspects of our lives – they are crucial to the process. It helps to define the best version of yourself within the context of your relationships. Who do you see yourself to be? How does this person interact […]
Minimizing Shame.
Shame is the little voice inside your head telling you you’re not good enough. It is a difficult emotion to escape. When we experience shame around a circumstance in our lives, it triggers a feeling of being somehow “different” or “damaged.” So we hide our shame. But, you are not alone. Only relationships and empathy […]
Being Real.
How will you show up and be real in your relationships today? “Authenticity is a collection of choices that we have to make every day. It’s about the choice to show up and be real. The choice to be honest. The choice to let our true selves be seen.” – Brene Brown
Feeling lonely?
The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently reported that unprecedented numbers of Americans are lonely. A study found that one in four feel they have no one with whom they can talk about their personal troubles or triumphs. We cannot allow ourselves to live in social isolation and we cannot afford to not experience close connection […]
Cultivating Self-Awareness.
Cultivating self-awareness can help us understand ourselves and our relationships. It is a tremendous tool for many of the issues we face in our lives: stress, relationship problems, our moods, negative circumstances, fear, insecurity. Self-awareness also helps us to live in facts, not fiction. We can stop creating false beliefs about ourselves when we are […]
Making It Right.
When we’re committed to our marriage/relationship, we work to repair and heal any rifts between us and our partners. It is a guarantee that significant issues will arise throughout the journey of our relationship – don’t let a fight become an emotional gridlock.
Love Story.
“Someone else’s love story is never going to be yours. True love is woven out of honoring and understanding each other’s unique gifts, vulnerabilities, and eccentricities.” John Gottman, Ph.D.
Reach Out.
We all long for safe relationships. But they don’t just happen. We can’t do this life on our own – we must risk reaching out and asking for what we need in our relationships. Close connections with others keep us strong and secure.
Don’t Let the Inner Critic Win
Don’t let the inner critic win. A little self-talk is good – it keeps us in check with our present situation. But if you let it spiral out of control – it can be become excessive. And over the long term, studies show, self trash-talk is associated with higher stress levels and even depression.
