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What do they really want to do?

Let people do what they want to do, so you see what they’d rather do. Their actions reveal how much they respect the relationship. There are moments in everyone’s lives that show their character. Character isn’t just revealed in our best moments. The truth often reveals itself in the little everyday moments. Letting go of … Continue reading »
What do they really want to do?
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If you’re not speaking it, you’re storing it.

If you’re not speaking it, you’re storing it. Do you get overly busy, so you don’t have to think about how you’re feeling? Do you tell yourself you don’t really have a right to complain? Do you deny that you’re still hurt? Do you tell yourself you need to let it go, but still find … Continue reading »
If you’re not speaking it, you’re storing it.
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It’s what we do consistently.

It’s not the things we do occasionally. It’s the things we do consistently. Why do we struggle with consistency? Self-doubt, insecurity, and a fear of failure combined with a lack of patience and an “all or nothing” mindset is typically the root cause. Start with your why. Feel good goals come from your why. When … Continue reading »
It’s what we do consistently.
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Apologies

I will accept your apology in the form of changed behavior and remorse. Have you ever found yourself in the awkward position of comforting someone for how badly they feel about what they’ve done to you? There’s a lot of talk about how to properly apologize, but not a lot of information on how to … Continue reading »
Apologies
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Confidence is Learned.

Confidence isn’t something you’re born with or without; it’s learned. If you see someone who is undeniably confident, it’s because they’ve been working on it for years. How do I build my confidence? My first step has been taking stock of when I am lacking confidence, rather than pushing the feeling away. This helps me … Continue reading »
Confidence is Learned.
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Valentine’s Day – Because love isn’t quite complicated enough as it is.

Salt in the wound. Displays in every store. Commercials on every channel. Chocolates, cards, restaurant reservations, gifts, diamond engagement rings. This must surely be what normal looks like. Right? Why am I something less than normal? Everyone loves to be put on a pedestal by someone special. A large part of a relationship is how … Continue reading »
Valentine’s Day – Because love isn’t quite complicated enough as it is.