Forgiveness is important in all close relationships for our own mental health and wellbeing. When old hurts aren’t handled properly, they can lead to bitterness and a continually strained relationship. Forgiveness is for You When we forgive, we are not saying “Your actions are okay”. Forgiveness in your relationships is important as it’s for you. When we can …
How Do You Build Confidence In A Child?
We form an idea of our own personal value from an early age. We learn this value from our family – – from our caregivers and those around us. The best way to build confidence in a child is to start at home, and start early. Confidence in a Child Love, support and parental respect …
How To Relax When …
Why is relaxing so hard for many of us? If you sit down, do you take a deep breath and settle in? Or do you, like so many women, think of all the million little things that “need” to get done. How are you supposed to relax when there is always something that needs to …
Why Do Men Feel Lonely?
Some men put on a tough exterior to push on through life. Inside though, these “tough” men tend to feel lonely but want connections. Why, then, do so many men feel lonely? Small Support Networks Men seem to have a smaller support system than women. Whether family or friends, the network of trusted people in …
Are you in a healthy romantic relationship?
It’s important to know what to look for in a healthy romantic relationship. Keep in mind though, the term “healthy” does not mean “perfect”. Relationships will have ups and downs. There will be good times as well as bad times. The couple will determine the health of their relationship. 4 Qualities of a Healthy Romantic …
Being A Mother Is Hard
Being a mother is hard. It doesn’t matter if you’re a working mom, stay-at-home mom, part-time working mom, single mom, etc., it’s just plain hard. We never have enough time in the day to do all of the things. And so often we are left feeling like we’ve failed – – at work, at home, …
Feeling Let Down After The Holiday Season
If you’ve been feeling down after the holiday season, you aren’t alone. It’s actually more common than you might think. We work hard over the holidays, planning, prepping, and executing to give everyone a holiday to remember. And when it’s over, sometimes we are left feeling sad, empty, let down, and stressed. Why am I …
How To Help Build Your Child’s Self-Esteem
Building your child’s self-esteem is more than saying how great they are at sports, or math, etc. Confidence is not built on mastering a skill. It’s built when we learn how to rebound from failure. Let’s look at 5 simple ways you can help build your child’s self-esteem. Develop New Skills to Build Confidence and …
How To Celebrate The Holidays After The Death Of A Loved One
The first holiday without a loved one may seem unbearable. We grieve so much more than the loss of the person. We grieve our memories, especially those intertwined with big holidays and key moments in time, both happy and sad. So how then do we celebrate the holidays after the death of a loved one? …
How To Let Family Know You Won’t Be Buying Gifts This Year
Gift giving should be an act of love. Lately though buying gifts can feel more like pressure, overwhelm, and a financial burden that we simply can’t shoulder. If you are wondering if it’s possible to let your family know you won’t be buying gifts this year, the answer is yes. You absolutely can. Giving a …