Over the years I have had people come into my office saying they are a relationship masochist. Although I do not use this label and it is not an official clinical diagnosis, people use this term to describe their pattern of getting into one unhealthy relationship after … [Read more...]
Are You Willing to Risk? 9 Questions to Ask Yourself
The following is an excerpt from The Snowball Effect: How to Build Positive Momentum in Your Life. Willing to Risk It takes a lot of courage to step outside of the familiar and embrace something new. Stepping outside of our comfort zone often upsets our equilibrium and makes … [Read more...]
One Powerful Anger Management Technique
Insert an intermission. So pretend that you are watching a play and it is the end of the third act. The plot has reached an emotional high, and your body is overwhelmed with sensations. Your heart is beating quickly, your shoulders are tense, and you are sitting on the edge of … [Read more...]
11 Things Empowered People Refuse to Do
(Empowerment is so important! In case you missed this, here it is again. It was originally posted on February 6, 2014.) Empowered people don't give their power away. They know they have worth and flat out refuse to do certain things. 1. They refuse to do the same thing over … [Read more...]
What Makes Some People So Negative?
Have you ever wondered why some people are more negative than others? Just think about it. Two people may go through very similar circumstances, yet one person may be much more negative than the other. Why? Yes, predisposition plays a big part in the negative/positive mindset … [Read more...]