Month: August 2019

Relationships

When You Feel Frustrated By Others, Remember This Wisdom From Brene Brown

DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH “Imperfections are not inadequacies; they are reminders that we’re all in this together.” ~ Brené Brown My friend and I were recently driving on the freeway when a silver Jetta swerved around us, cut us off, and then sped away. As an overly cautious driver, my friend was frustrated and even angered

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Self-Care

Exercise….It’s Not Just Good for the Body!

DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH “It is a shame for a man to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable.” ~ Socrates One of my good friends detests exercising and will complain if I suggest doing anything remotely active together. Even though it is far from enjoyable for her, she

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Mental Health

The Link Between Insomnia and Mental Illness

DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH “I’ve always envied people who sleep easily. Their brains must be cleaner, the floorboards of the skull well swept, all the little monsters closed up in a steamer trunk at the foot of the bed.”  ~ David Benioff (co-creator of Game of Thrones) Surely you have experienced a poor night’s sleep. You

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Relationships

The Toll Lying Takes on Lovers

DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH “If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything.” ~ Mark Twain Lying begins early in life. Children as young as two begin lying when they discover how powerful their words are. Lying can come naturally; you say your friend’s favorite shirt looks great, knowing how much she loves the

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Relationships

Sticks and Stones Do Hurt…and So Can Words

DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH Feeling insulted and damaged. Never measuring up. Walking on eggshells. These are just a few of many indicators of an emotionally abusive relationship. Emotional abuse is the consistent pattern of abusive words and bullying behaviors that wear down a person’s self-esteem and undermine their mental health. I want to help you recognize

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