Discover what's behind painful ambition, why doing it alone is killing your growth, and how to embrace the seasonal nature of achievement.| Terri Cole
Years of bad sex has lead her to opening up her marriage. But how does someone date successfully when they're still married? The post How Do I Date While I’m Still Married? appeared first on Paging Dr. NerdLove.| Paging Dr. NerdLove
An acquaintance asked for an introduction into the kink scene. He thinks it's a bad idea; his friends are accusing him of "leaving him behind". Who's right? The post My Friends Want Me To Introduce Someone New To My Community. I Think He’s A “Missing Stair!” appeared first on Paging Dr. NerdLove.| Paging Dr. NerdLove
Estrangement (also called cut-off or "no contact") always brings heartache and loss for everyone involved. However, when we set boundaries with kindness as our "north star," the space we create can be one of growth,| LindsayBraman.com
Identify energy vampires draining your business. Tonya Kubo and Gwen Bortner reveals types and how to protect your energy from theft without guilt.| Everyday Effectiveness
Imagine you and your spouse are out celebrating a friend’s birthday. You’re chatting away catching up with another couple, and they ask you if you’re going on any vacations this... The post Handling Hot Topics in Social Settings appeared first on Prepare/Enrich.| Prepare/Enrich
What emotional security really means, why it matters so much, and how to start cultivating it in yourself and with the people you love.| Terri Cole
Establish clear boundaries and lines of communication with band parents to ensure that the music program and their students come first. The post The Booster Club Isn’t Your Boss appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
Revising our expectations for the new Normal. Continue reading →| Σ Frame
Do you drop everything when your parent calls, even if it means canceling your own plans? Do you frequently feel guilty if you try to set limits or put your own needs first? Or maybe you feel like your life isn’t fully your own because their needs and expectations always come first. If you grew … Codependency with Parents: How to Set Boundaries and Reclaim Your Independence Read More » The post Codependency with Parents: How to Set Boundaries and Reclaim Your Independence appeared first ...| Live Well with Sharon Martin
Raising teens means balancing freedom with safety. Learn practical guardrails—like dating rules, curfews, and phone limits—that help protect your teen while building trust and independence. From the time your child ... Read more The post Guardrails for Teens: Setting Boundaries that Keep Them Safe appeared first on Chronicles of a Babywise Mom.| Chronicles of a Babywise Mom
Boundaries aren't about being selfish or difficult. They’re about being conscious of what you need, what drains you, and what keeps you grounded. Here's how to set them like a badass...| Notes by Thalia
We all want to feel needed, appreciated, and connected. But when your sense of worth hinges on how much you do for others; when saying no feels dangerous or caring for yourself brings guilt; you might be caught in an over-accommodating loop. Caring deeply and showing up for others isn’t the problem. The trouble begins […] The post 5 Common Signs of People Pleasing Behavior and How to Reclaim Yourself appeared first on GoodTherapy.org Therapy Blog.| GoodTherapy.org Therapy Blog
Why the early messages we received from our mothers feel safe, comforting, and familiar, even if they may actually be false, negative, or even cruel. The topic of how [...] The post Is your “inner critic” the voice of your mother? appeared first on Bethany Webster.| Bethany Webster
Life often seems like a whirlwind of events and emotions, pushing and pulling us in different directions. Amidst this chaos, it’s easy to lose ourselves. However, there’s a serene power in acknowledging that amidst the unpredictability, certain aspects are firmly within our control. There are some parts of life where we hold the reins, guiding… The post Navigating Life: Things In My Control appeared first on Meagan Rose Wilson - Holistic Parenting Resources.| Meagan Rose Wilson – Holistic Parenting Resources
Take a worry break – a scheduled time you set aside on a regular basis to focus on the anxieties or problems that are preoccupying you; then let them go.| Melody Wilding
How to set boundaries at work, in the office, and in your career, without making your boss or co-workers resent you.| Melody Wilding
The six biggest triggers that keep adult siblings in conflict, why childhood family roles control us, and how to change these patterns.| Terri Cole
Knowing Yourself: Understanding Behaviour and Building Resilience Recovery from abuse doesn’t start with a perfect plan — it starts with a question: Why do I feel and act the way I do? For many survivors, behaviours that seem irrational or disruptive make perfect sense when seen through the lens of … Continue reading → The post Knowing Yourself: Understanding Behaviour and Building Resilience appeared first on Help for Adult Victims Of Child Abuse - HAVOCA.| Help for Adult Victims Of Child Abuse – HAVOCA
Have you ever felt responsible for someone else's happiness? Do you catch yourself saying 'yes' when you want to say 'no'? For many, this isn't just a bad| GoodTherapy Blog
Guiding Teen Friendships In a world where a “friend” can be someone you met five minutes ago online, it’s easy for teens to confuse connection with closeness. While technology offers endless opportunities to meet people, many young people still tell me they feel lonely, misunderstood, or unsure how to form friendships that truly matter. Why […] The post Helping Teens Build Meaningful Relationships That Last appeared first on Pyramid Psychology.| Pyramid Psychology
Being a workplace people pleaser can be draining and lead to complete burnout. Use these three tips to gain healthier habits now.| Melody Wilding
Are you too invested in your work? Discover 4 warning signs and get actionable strategies to maintain boundaries while staying successful.| Melody Wilding
A note with the words ‘I have all the time I need’ has been living on my dining table, desk and nightstand for the past few weeks. It’s a reminder I come back to again and again when I find myself slipping into feelings of time scarcity. If you’re feeling strapped for time, like your to-do list will never end, this post is for you. The post A peptalk if you’re feeling short on time appeared first on Astrid Bracke | small business mentoring.| Astrid Bracke | small business mentoring
As parents, it’s important to teach your kids about boundaries. They need to help their children to set the boundaries. At first, it might be difficult, but it will help them throughout their lives. By setting limits and learning how to stick to them, children Continue Reading The post Essential Tips to Teach Your Kids About Boundaries appeared first on NepalBuzz.| NepalBuzz
Many workers report feeling overwhelmed by employers' expectations and a lack of work-life boundaries. How can AI help — and when is it part of the problem?| Moor Insights & Strategy
Both crystals and essential oils are powerful ways to protect your energy. Here are the best crystals and essential oils for protection - and how to use them.| All the Crystals
No parent expects to find themselves searching “how to deal with abusive adult child” in the middle of the night, yet here you are. The child you raised, worried about, and sacrificed for now leaves you walking on eggshells, questioning your reality, or dreading their phone calls. This isn’t the relationship you imagined when you … How to Deal with an Abusive Adult Child: A Guide for Parents Read More » The post How to Deal with an Abusive Adult Child: A Guide for Parents appeared fi...| Live Well with Sharon Martin
We'll explore the transformative power of saying no for the growth, ownership, and long-term health of your entire family business.| Conway Center for Family Business
Last night, one of the last images I saw before I went to bed was of a terrified Chinese toddler being held at knifepoint in the street by her father. The horror of that situation was not distilled by the frozen photo, the detached computer screen, or the fact I could flick away when I […] The post Helplessness and people power first appeared on Sara Foster.| Sara Foster
If you’re someone who tends to agree to every additional request that comes your way, here’s how to gauge when it’s appropriate to push back.| Melody Wilding
Key Takeaways: We often associate grief with death. However, we can also experience grief when significant changes occur in our relationships with living people. This type of loss, known as a living loss, comes with unique challenges and emotional complexities—especially when society fails to understand or validate it. This is often the case for adult … How to Grieve and Recover from Family Estrangement Read More » The post How to Grieve and Recover from Family Estrangement appeared firs...| Live Well with Sharon Martin
Satire loves drama. From farce in open-air theaters to modern-day hosts slipping jokes in their shows, satire has persistently reserved its spot as a channel for critique. It’s interesting—it’s been the same all these years. As it turns out, what’s changing isn’t the satire itself, but the subjects of commentary, which have evolved to be...| The Science Survey
Highly sensitive people often feel emotions more deeply and are naturally attuned to the needs of others, but this strength can sometimes lead to codependency. In this post, we’ll explore the link between highly sensitive people and codependency. What Is a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)? Have you been told you’re “too sensitive” or that you … Why Highly Sensitive People Are Prone to Codependency Read More » The post Why Highly Sensitive People Are Prone to Codependency appeared firs...| Live Well with Sharon Martin
Does your spouse spill your secrets? It’s upsetting when someone tells your secrets to friends and family. And when your spouse does the telling, that hurts even more. We want to be able to trust the person we marry with our vulnerabilities, fears, and deepest secrets. So what can you do when your spouse breaks confidence? Is there any way to rebuild trust in your marriage? Let’s talk about it. Spilled Secrets Feel Like Betrayal Let’s say you opened up to your spouse about a sensitive s...| SYMBIS Assessment
“Your holy hands are absolutely capable of caring for me and meeting my needs. Please help me relax in Your sovereign watchcare—trusting You to do … The post Building Better Boundaries appeared first on Jesus Calling.| Jesus Calling
How civilization was spread throughout the Roman Empire.| Σ Frame
What you can do to help a child improve processing skills for following directions and completing tasks while also helping them learn personal and social boundaries.| Integrated Learning Strategies
When it comes to marital decisions, how much say do your parents or other family members get? What complicates these dynamics?| Prepare/Enrich
The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy, connection, and celebration—but let’s be real: They can also feel like navigating a minefield of family dynamics. Between juggling everyone’s expectations, trying to keep the peace, and managing your own emotional bandwidth, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. It can be so hard to figure out... The post How To Set Boundaries During The Holidays (And Stick With Them!) appeared first on Moms of Tweens and Teens.| Moms of Tweens and Teens
Navigating a healthy relationship can be challenging, but add in the complexities of an anxious-avoidant dynamic, and you have a whole new level of| Attachment in Adult Relationships
Boundaries are critical for maintaining mental health, reducing stress, and nurturing healthy relationships.| The Best Brain Possible
Her boyfriend's bros were always a bad influence, but now they're trying to break them up! How can she ask her boyfriend to choose: her, or his friends?| Paging Dr. NerdLove
Learning how to define healthy boundaries at work can be difficult, there’s the real worry of being demoted, fired, or disliked. Here's how.| Melody Wilding
Interview with Dr. Becky Kennedy on Parenting Strategies for Raising Resilient Kids| The Blog of Author Tim Ferriss
At the end of a difficult or stressful day, is your marriage a soft place to land? If not, how can you make yours more of a sanctuary?| Prepare/Enrich
Estimated reading time: 17 minutes Hi Dr. NerdLove. I’ve been an enormous fan of yours for a while. From my perspective, your works (online dating books in particular) make it easier to navigate the material barriers to say the technologically not savvy. I bring up barriers for a specific reason, as you shall read. I met a woman at my best friend’s wedding. It’s his step-sister and we felt a connection pretty quickly. After giving me her number, three weeks passed and we went on an intr...| Paging Dr. NerdLove
By Dr. Bradford Stucki Although enjoying a healthy relationship involves being comfortable around your partner, it doesn’t mean losing yourself to them. This is why setting boundaries is crucial for a healthy relationship. But what are boundaries? How do they differ from expectations? Why should we enforce them? Answering these questions will change your views […]| Virtues For Life
An abusive childhood has left him afraid to let people in, so he rejects them first. How can he learn to stop running from the people who want to love him?| Paging Dr. NerdLove
Why the early messages we received from our mothers feel safe, comforting, and familiar, even if they may actually be false, negative, or even cruel. The topic of how to tame the inner critic has long| Bethany Webster
Khe Hy shares insights on evolving productivity, self-awareness, and balancing work and life. Learn how to set boundaries.| Mike Vardy
“You kept me on read, Mom.” “What?” I was trying to make sense of my daughter’s obvious frustration with me. “What did I do?” “You kept me on read.&#…| Memos from the Middle
This is the fourth of six posts seeking to describe what it means to practice co-intelligence. (You can read the first post here, the second here and the third here.) In this post I share ten questions to ask ourselves and each other as we try to practice co-intelligence. Questions like these can be used to guide our learning from and with each other in and out of a co-intelligence community of practice. How do they seem to you? How would it feel to be part of an activity that take...| Random Communications from an Evolutionary Edge
In a recent conversation, someone asserted to me that ultimately everyone does what they want. I felt an immediate fury. That does not describe my life at all. I chewed on my outrage and resentment for a few weeks, simmering, until I decided to get over it and figure out why I was so hijacked. Is it true that we all do what we want to do in an effort to achieve certain outcomes?| Harvesting Stones
Telling me I need 'self-care' sounds like adding something else to my to do list. Sustainable self-care has nothing to do with bubble baths| Happiness is here
Mother's Day is painful is you aren't close to your mother. Learn how to navigate the holiday and prioritize your well-being.| Live Well with Sharon Martin
Forget dissolving my sense of being a separate self. I have two kids now. My boundaries are well and truly dissolved ("trampled" is probably more accurate). What I need now is stability and ground. I need good boundaries, not no boundaries. Here's a meditation to help with this - for everyone, especially parents!| Jeff Warren
In today’s hustle culture where no sleep is glorified and there is literally no paid time off for parents, how do we determine when to push ourselves and when to rest? When to go back to bed and when to rush out the door, a little jittery from the 2nd cup of coffee that you almost never have?| The Barefoot Beat