Tag Archives: self awareness
I’m Not Good Enough – The world through a low self-esteem lens
For a few weeks now I’ve been sitting on a ‘Self-esteem in a nutshell’ post to follow up my ‘Relationships in a nutshell’ post. I’ve been pondering why I’ve held back, tweaked it etc and I guess it’s because while I can explain the importance of self-esteem in under 1300 words, why we don’t have good self-esteem has to be acknowledged...
How I Learned To Listen To Myself Again…And Why You Should Too
Last night, I woke up briefly and heard the familiar rush of ticking in my ear. I vaguely remember muttering “Listen to yourself”, being awake for a few moments to hear the noise stop immediately and then I went back to sleep.
Some of you may know that for nearly two years I struggled with tinnitus and vertigo in and on again/off again saga that...
Attract More Positive Relationships Into Your Life
1. Patience. Wonderful relationships don’t occur overnight. They take time to nurture and develop into something that’s long lasting. To allow these relationships into your life, you must have the patience to let them grow.
When you begin a relationship that you perceive as being a positive one,don’t rush it. You may be very pleased...
How to Become a Better Listener
Listening is an integral part of the communication process but it is also the part that is overlooked most frequently. Many people spend a great deal of time polishing their speaking skills but put little or no effort into becoming a better listener. The art of listening really isn’t very difficult and you can improve your listening skills...
You Can Be Too Controlling For Your Own Good and Drive Lovers Away
Carl wanted to know where his fiancé, Jeanne was at all times. She had done nothing to betray his trust but he required her to be accessible. He would text or call frequently during the day and if she didn’t respond immediately, he became demanding. He wanted her to explain every expense she incurred. He had a opinion about what she should wear,...
Freedom More Important to Happiness Than Wealth, Study Finds
Personal independence and freedom are more important to people’s well-being than wealth, a new study concludes.
Researchers at the Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand analyzed the findings of three studies that included a total of more than 420,000 people from 63 countries and spanned nearly 40 years.
Their key finding: “Money...
Are You A Selfish Girlfriend?
You know what you want and how to get it. So where does he fit in? Here’s how to recognize whether your relationship could use a little (or a lot) more give and take.
For years now women have been told to be more assertive in their relationships, that in the healthiest partnerships, you and your man contribute equally — be it around the house...
6 Signs You Are Completely And Totally Over Him
This morning, as part of my pre-work routine, I logged onto Facebook and noticed it was my friend Joel’s birthday. As I was clicking over to his page to leave a “Happy birthday!” message on his wall, it suddenly occurred to me, Wait. That means it’s his birthday as well. My ex, that is. It had slipped my mind completely. It was the first year...
Authentic Happiness: 3 Simple Steps to Find the Courage to Be Yourself
We all have flashes of inspiration. Sometimes they appear as quiet whispers in the night, as fleeting thoughts in the morning shower or as huge “a-ha!” moments. The question is: Are you giving enough attention to the clues that your inner voice is sending? How can you get more attuned to the inner directives? Here are three ways to get started.
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Balanced Life — 7 Tips for Giving Effective Praise
Gold-star junkie that I am, I was once grumbling to my mother about the fact that some extraordinarily praiseworthy effort on my part had gone unremarked. My mother wisely responded, “Most people probably don’t get the appreciation they deserve.” That’s right, I realized — for instance, my mother! Whom I certainly don’t...
