Do you know what false guilt looks like? Guilt can be lethal on a soul level. It’s brought on by regrets we hold onto, and it comes in many forms. We may feel guilt when we break the law, compromise our integrity, or violate God’s law. These kinds of guilt are justified. On the other hand, false guilt is irrational and unjustified. It tells us we’ve done wrong when we haven’t. It gnaws at us, depriving us of peace. The people who least deserve false guilt are often the ones most plagu...| SYMBIS Assessment
Thinking is tricky business. How we see, think about, and talk to ourselves informs our sense of self. To have a healthier thought life, it’s essential to rebuild our self-awareness on a strong foundation. That begins with thinking true thoughts about ourselves rather than negative ones. In theory, it should be easy to simply change self-defeating, irrational thoughts. Can’t you just decide to stop thinking harmful thoughts? Unfortunately, retraining your brain isn’t quite that straight...| SYMBIS Assessment
Every human struggles with bad thoughts. The truth is, our thoughts either help us or hurt us. There’s no in between. Did you know the brain is the only organ in the human body that governs identity and personality? Over 90% of our wellbeing is directly influenced by the way we think. So when our minds run on autopilot, we unknowingly hand the reins to our “bad thoughts.” The science is straightforward: our thoughts send electrical currents through our brains, which in turn release neur...| SYMBIS Assessment
So your kids are teens, but surprise! You’re having another baby. What do you do now? A surprise pregnancy can be a bit of a shock, particularly if you and your spouse expected to be empty nesters soon. It’s also a big adjustment for your kids, who are focused on their friends, extracurricular activities, dating, and planning for college. This change is likely creating some chaos inside you, your spouse, your marriage, and your family. We can imagine that this news has created a seismic s...| SYMBIS Assessment
What do you do when you disagree with your spouse’s approach to parenting? Most of us enter marriage with the awareness that we’ll have disagreements with each other from time to time. But we might not anticipate conflict over parenting styles. If you’re feeling conflicted about how your spouse parents your children, what can you do? Different Parenting Styles Can Be Beneficial It’s tempting to harbor hard feelings or information we don’t want our spouse to hear. We don’t want to ...| SYMBIS Assessment
Does your spouse act like one of the kids? Parenting kids is a full-time job, both for you and your spouse. But if your spouse acts more like one of the kids than your parenting partner, that makes your job more challenging. Rather than presenting a united front and guiding your children together, you find yourself parenting your spouse, too. The problem is, teaching appropriate behavior to your kids means they need to see it modeled. If one of their parents doesn’t always follow basic etiq...| SYMBIS Assessment
When you’re busy with kids, it’s often tough to find time to focus on your marriage. The couples we’ve worked with over the years have told us that making time together is one of their biggest struggles. If you’re wondering how to reclaim some precious time with your spouse, read on. Carving out time together can be challenging when you have children, no matter their ages. Babies and small children require so much of your time. But when they’re older—say, in their pre-teen and tee...| SYMBIS Assessment
Is it wrong to want to spend all your time with your spouse? Maybe your spouse has lots of friends and enjoys spending time at social gatherings. In contrast, you’d rather stay home, just the two of you, and spend time together. Is that too much to ask? You’re content without a large social circle, and you wish your spouse felt the same way. How can you navigate this major personality difference? What Recharges Your Inner Battery? When it comes to our social needs, a lot of people are har...| SYMBIS Assessment
So you want to enjoy some vacation time together, but your spouse has a habit of using all their off days with his or her family. You love your in-laws, but you don’t want to spend all your days off with them. More than that, you want a little downtime with your spouse as a couple. Is it possible to create a better balance? Strong Family Relationships Are Great, But Balance is Essential It’s great that your spouse has a close relationship with their family. The fact that they can spend qu...| SYMBIS Assessment
