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Coping with Depression During the Holiday Season
During this time of year, radio and TV ads would have us believe we should ΑLL feel merry and bright! Sadly, that’s not always the case. According to the National Institute of Health, many people experience depression during the holiday season.
5 Ways Codependence Can Be Overcome
Since we are talking about boundaries, have you ever found yourself accepting responsibility for a loved one’s emotions or actions? Are you constantly trying to please others? Do you neglect your own needs and have difficulty setting realistic personal boundaries? Do you often feel resentful yet have difficulty stepping away from a dysfunctional relationship?
3 Common Misconceptions About Therapy
Still to this day, people feel uncomfortable discussing therapy because of the stigma attached by our society; let alone how therapists are portrayed in movies and TV shows… As a result, there are still some fairly big misconceptions about it.
The story of the woman who couldn’t complain…
This is the story of a woman who couldn’t complain… that’s the story’s title, which happens to be a very good example of what could happen during a psychotherapeutic session… Before I begin to tell you this story, I would like to explain to you the reasons why I decided to share with you this story…
Want to know my simplest and most effective relationship advice?
focus on your partner for 20 minutes each day! You have to realise that no matter how busy your day is, you have to find the time to intentionally focus on one another!
“I can’t remember what it feels like caring about myself”…
“I have become so used to caring about others, my parents, my partner, everyone else except me, that I find it very difficult to begin, how do I begin?”
Treat Yourself: The Importance of Putting Yourself First & Self Care
To some, the concept of self-care is as foreign as the language and customs of far away lands. The idea of putting their own needs first feels somehow wrong, or even selfish…
How to overcome anything (especially if you are a high achiever)…
Unlike other posts, today you will allow me to talk about… life! I hope today’s content will give you some food for thought, it might inspire you and motivate you to see things in a different light… wherever you might be, whatever you might be facing, no matter what are your personal circumstances…
4 Reasons We Judge Others and How to Break the Habit
One of the things most of us are taught as children is to never judge others. “Don’t judge a book by its cover!” And yet, despite our best efforts, many of us fall into the trap over and over again, instead of just separating ourselves and set our own boundaries and expectations. Why do we do it?
Do people around you hold you back?
Today our focus will be on the people that surround us. Do you ever feel that you’re outgrowing your relationships? I mean, do you ever feel that friends, colleagues or even family members sometimes seem to dislike or disagree with your more enhanced version of you? Do you ever allow these people to hold you back?
How to Talk to a Loved One About Their Anger
If you have a loved one whose constant outbursts of anger can make them unpleasant to be around, you may be wondering what, if anything, you can do. Bearing in mind your need to set boundaries, whilst at the same time making sure that you encourage your loved ones to get help, here are a couple of suggestions you could try out; the first thing you need to do is determine how serious their anger issue is.
Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN) - how does it affect your adult life?
Childhood emotional neglect means an individual was not provided the emotional support from parents and other adults that is required to grow up to be a confident person with a healthy self-esteem. Though a parent may never physically harm the child and provide them with food, healthcare, clothing and shelter, they may still emotionally neglect their child causing psychological harm.
Are You Playing the Blame Game? Here’s Why You Need to Stop
Blame and game – two words that should never be joined together. The truth is, the blame game is no fun to play and there are never any winners. And, perhaps, the biggest loser of all is the one who is doing all the blaming. When we blame others, we lose our power. Remaining stuck in our feelings of anger, resentment or abandonment only hurts us, not the other person. They eventually move on while we continue our lives feeling mad at the entire world!
Mother’s Day horror- tips on how to handle it
Have you considered that Mother’s day is not a day to celebrate for everyone of us? In particular, how can you deal with it if your relationship to your mother has been a painful issue?
How Can Unresolved Trauma Get In The Way of Your Relationships
How do you explain when all of a sudden you find yourself reacting very strongly and differently to an incident that genuinely has nothing to do with your partner?
Imposter Syndrome While Working From Home (WFH)
During the last years, while the world turned upside down, more and more of my clients started working from home, whilst struggling even more with the imposter syndrome; that is feeling like a failure and not knowing how to address it, especially over zoom calls…
Client’s confession…
How to Fit Romance Back into Your Scheduled Sex Life
It’s the natural course of things in any romantic relationship: as time passes, the “newness” and “butterflies” gives way to routine. You always know what to expect from your partner, and you’ve heard all their stories. While your love for your partner has grown and matured along with you and your relationship, it’s not uncommon for what was once a fiery passion to have fizzled out over the years.
Breaking the Ice: Tips on Making Female Friends at Work for Women
I have witnessed so many times, especially from women feeling on-guard around other women, especially in the workplace, and friendships can be harder to foster. But have you realised the consequences that this attitude can create on a day to day basis?