It is not unusual to feel pressure to be grateful. We know others have more serious problems and challenges; we know there are parts of the world where our standard of living would be considered truly exceptional, even with whatever shortcomings we experience day to day. We should be thankful and remember always that we […]
Are You Low Maintenance? How to Find More Balance Being low maintenance isn’t about indifference or shirking responsibility – it’s a conscious choice to live with simplicity, clarity, and ease. When you honor your own needs, communicate them thoughtfully, and move through life without unnecessary drama, you create space for genuine connections, personal growth, and […]
Pistanthrophobia: How to Overcome Trust Issues Have you ever experienced a deep-seated fear of trusting others or forming intimate connections, even when you desire meaningful relationships? You may be grappling with a lesser known, yet impactful phenomenon called Pistanthrophobia. The term describes the fear of trusting people due to past betrayals, heartbreak, or vulnerability. Whether […]
Trauma: Little Known Facts That Will Surprise You Trauma is a prevalent aspect of human experience that can profoundly impact us in many ways. Trauma statistics provide a compelling lens through which to understand the far-reaching effects of adverse experiences on mental health, well-being, and society. Today, we explore the numbers behind trauma, the prevalence […]
We have all had to interact with people who we find immature or irresponsible. It can be annoying and frustrating. Both at home and work, it’s difficult to tolerate people who don’t own their own mistakes. People who avoid difficult conversations. Or resist committing to deadlines or goals. It’s easy to form opinions about people […]
It’s so challenging to know one another, for real. To feel comfortable being our true authentic selves. Our closest friends and family are often clueless about the invisible battles we are fighting, alone. And we are equally unaware of the challenges they may be facing, too. Something that happened recently brought this home to me. […]
Welcome to How to Find Happiness, Lesson 1, Well-Being: All You Need to Know about 5 Easy Pieces. This is the first in a series of 10 lessons that comprise a 100% free, personal growth coaching course. Each lesson includes information, coaching tips and workbook type exercises to help you assess aspects of your own […]
Are Mistakes the Key to Happiness? Why You Need to Know Now Sometimes, making a mistake can have dire consequences. A doctor must choose the best procedure for a patient and execute it flawlessly. Engineers must develop cars without defects. Architects must design buildings that will not fall down. These things we know. But there […]
Privacy and Secrecy: How to Keep Your Relationship Healthy Our personal and professional lives continue to become increasingly exposed by technology and social media, and as a result, the concepts of privacy and secrecy have become more complex and significant than ever before. While privacy is a fundamental right that empowers us to control our […]
Arrested development is a psychological condition in which an individual’s emotional, social, or cognitive growth is halted at a specific stage, often due to trauma, neglect, or unresolved grief. This stagnation can manifest in adult behaviors that resemble earlier developmental phases, impacting relationships, decision-making, and emotional regulation.
