Should I or shouldn’t I?

Do you find yourself constantly being indecisive with things in your life and not knowing which direction to go? Do simple decisions become monumental tasks? If going in circles or throwing your hands up has become a way of life for you when dealing with decisions, then your indecisiveness has become a problem. Stress plays … Continue reading »
Should I or shouldn’t I?

Responsibility.

We cannot control what other people do or think. If you really start to pay attention to your emotions, you will learn that it is not someone else’s behavior that is creating your misery, but rather your responses to their behavior. We forget that people get to choose how they want to live their lives … Continue reading »
Responsibility.

Betrayal.

Betrayal is one of the most painful human experiences and oftentimes the most difficult to understand. Discovering that someone we trusted has violated us can be incredibly jolting and traumatic.For many of us, when we hear the word “betrayal”, we instantly think “affair.” But betrayal comes in many forms including deceit, deception, disrespect, lying, disloyalty, … Continue reading »
Betrayal.

Perhaps you should hang up your wings.

Do you think you are being a good person by self-sacrificing? By giving and serving others? By letting your needs wait? By being selfless? By putting yourself last? We tend to hide the truth. We package it with a nice pretty bow and tell ourselves that we are being good or angelic. Self-sacrificing will eventually … Continue reading »
Perhaps you should hang up your wings.

I didn’t mean to hurt you.

An apology between two people who are close typically includes the words, “I didn’t mean to hurt you,” or “I am sorry you feel that way.” These responses are really unacceptable. Here’s why: These responses are defensive strategies and a sure sign you are not really sorry at all. It gets you off the hook. … Continue reading »
I didn’t mean to hurt you.

What drives your ego?

Self-esteem and self-worth are driven by how much you value yourself. Your ego, on the other hand, is driven by how much you value what others think of you. External forces such as wants, needs and comparing yourself to others drive your ego. Internal forces such as passion and visions drive self-esteem. The ego needs … Continue reading »
What drives your ego?

Self Destructive Behavior

Occasional self-sabotage is fairly common. We all say something from time to time that would have been better left unsaid or we accidentally polish off the whole gallon of ice cream. However, when self-sabotage becomes a pattern, it can interfere not only in your ability to perform at your best, but also in your ability … Continue reading »
Self Destructive Behavior