boundaries

How to Set Boundaries When Your Loved One Has an Addiction

How to Set Boundaries When Your Loved One Has an Addiction

Do you have a loved one with a drug, alcohol, or gambling addiction? Whether it’s your spouse or partner, a family member, or a friend, it can greatly impact your life and well being. When you are caring for someone else – whether it’s because of addiction or not –…

How to Express Disappointment

How to Express Disappointment

It’s common for people to feel disappointed with others… and then to hold it in. You may fear that expressing yourself will offend, upset, or anger the other person. Or you would rather avoid confrontation altogether. Maybe you worry that by expressing your disappointment, you will hurt their feelings and…

How to Survive Difficult Relationships During the Holidays

How to Survive Difficult Relationships During the Holidays

The holidays are meant to be a time for peace, joy, and love. But when you have difficult or contentious relationships, it can really damper your spirit. We all have a family member, colleague, or acquaintance that we don’t particularly care for, but thankfully we don’t have to deal with…

Beyond the Obvious: Tips for Self–Care When You’re a Caregiver

Beyond the Obvious: Tips for Self–Care When You’re a Caregiver

When you are a caregiver for someone, it can be rewarding, but also feel frustrating and overwhelming at times. It’s important that you take care of your own mental health and make time for self-care so the caregiving doesn’t jeopardize your own wellbeing. The term “self-care” is thrown around a…

How to Trust Your Intuition

How to Trust Your Intuition

Decision making often comes from trusting our intuition. It helps guide us through life in both small, every day ways, and when it comes to big picture decision making. It’s important to be able to rely on ourselves to make those decisions and feel confident that whatever we choose is…