Is Rejection Really That Big of a Deal?
What might you do differently in your life if you didn’t fear being rejected? The fear of rejection has been a part of the human experience for thousands of years….
How to Not Get Your Feelings Hurt So Much
Do you notice that your feelings get hurt pretty often? Or maybe you have a relationship in your life that results in a lot of hurt feelings for you? As…
The One Thing That Will Bring You More Peace
Wouldn’t it be nice if people came with instruction manuals? Like when you buy a new car or one of those Silhouette vinyl machines to make really cute t-shirts (still…
5 Reasons You’ll Want to Start Journaling
I can still remember the very first diary I was given in 1991. As a teenager, I was so excited about its arrival and couldn’t wait to write in it….
What To Do When You’re Feeling Out of Whack
Do you feel like you’re riding through life on a flat tire? Like you’re just dragging yourself through the day? Several months ago, I felt like I was stuck in…
How to Get Out of Self-Pity
There are some emotions that are never useful. Self-pity is one of them. We indulge in self-pity when we’re not happy. And then we start feeling bad about feeling bad…
How to Diminish Unnecessary Suffering In Your Life
So many of us create so much extra suffering in our lives than is necessary. We layer negative emotion on top of negative emotion until we feel stuck and overwhelmed….
5 Tips for Overcoming Stress & Overwhelm
How often do you feel stressed or overwhelmed? If the answer is most days or every day, you’re likely not living the life or experiencing the joy and peace that…
Want to Feel Better?
I remember at one time asking myself, “Which would I rather more…to be in a relationship or to be happy?” The conclusion I came to…”If I was happy, I wouldn’t…
How to Set Boundaries & Still Be Kind
First, it’s important for us to be clear about what a boundary is and is not. A boundary is what YOU will do when someone violates a boundary you have…