If you’re someone who tends to say sorry for minor misunderstandings, or things that are not your fault, and you want to stop saying sorry so much, this post is for you. What if you could break the habit of over apologizing, strengthen your connections with others, and become more
Learning how to express your needs in any relationship can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be. In this post, I’ll show you three steps to expressing your needs clearly and concisely. In a way that is disarming and invites mutual understanding with the other person. If want to
“HA, You had me fooled.” The David’s Bridal consultant said. She didn’t believe me when I told her I liked the dresses I was trying on, because she was watching my facial expressions. Each time I put one on, I looked in the mirror with a kind of blank look
One of the challenges many people face when pursuing ongoing personal growth is choosing what to work on next. Every time we achieve a goal or finish working on one thing, there’s a period of time where it’s like “okay… I did that, so what now?” And it would be
Have you ever felt guilty for saying no? Or uncomfortable saying yes? Have you found yourself trying to please others at the cost of your own well-being? If you said yes to any of these, then you might benefit from getting comfortable with saying “no”. Saying no is an essential
At times, the people in your life will fail to meet your expectations. Maybe they’ll show up late to a date, maybe they won’t wash their dishes, or maybe they won’t say thank you after you gave them a gift. When our expectations aren’t met, it’s frustrating, disappointing, and sometimes
Whenever I found myself frustrated or anxious as a child, my dad would ask, “Are you using your Thinking Brain or your Feeling Brain?” This was his way of encouraging me to pause and acknowledge my thoughts and feelings and process whatever was going on in my mind. Surprisingly, most
