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…
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…
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…
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…
As independent adults, it’s common to fall into old patterns when it comes to your relationship with your parents. At times, it can feel like we can’t have a conversation about the relationship or shape it into something different and better. But you aren’t stuck (even if it feels like…