There are voices in my head. No, I’m not a crazy person. These voices are usually faint whispers that taunt me, telling me “You aren’t good enough. You’ll never be good enough.” As these words echo through my mind, hope slips like sand through my hands. The power I possess vanishes. Why bother? I’ll never […]
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5 ways to start your new year off right
The start of every new year brings hopes for a better year. This year, the hope is extra high after the pain and turmoil from the infamous year of 2020. From the pandemic to economic uncertainty, most of us stumbled a bit. Maybe you picked up an unhealthy habit or let go of positive practices. […]
Is this killing your relationship?
The Power of Your Words Judgment, a harsh tone, criticism, sarcasm, name-calling, and derogatory language. These are some common pitfalls of communication. In times of conflict, you may find yourself cursing, name-calling, or blaming your partner. You may be trying to gain power in the conflict, asserting yourself in order to be heard, or attacking […]
Have you ever felt misunderstood?
Have you ever felt completely misunderstood? I once had a boss that told me I was too ambitious and intimidating. He told me, “I know you’re just coming in here trying to freak people out, and that’s not how we do things.” Woah. What he said shocked me because that wasn’t my intention at all. […]
Protect your marriage from this relationship killer
Is this killing your relationship? Nothing kills a relationship faster than unrealistic expectations. Unrealistic expectations cause division in a relationship and with time, division results in the death of a relationship. Over time and after a lot of hurt feelings, I realized that I was squashing my spouse’s confidence by demanding and expecting certain things. […]