The word "no" is not used often enough in close adult relationships. Sadly, there are too many adults continuing to live their life as though “saying no is very bad” and is never an acceptable behavior. "No" is a word quickly learned and often repeated by toddlers and young children, and so many caregivers quickly discipline to stop it becoming a bad habit. Learning to not say no when given instructions or asked to do something is great for the young child whose brain is still developing, but not so much for the adult who gained knowledge and understanding. Many adults have been so … [Read more...]
5 Signs That Someone Is A Truly Good Friend
Having close friendships is a vital ingredient for living a happy and empowered life. It is is not about the number of friends you have. What's more important is having quality friends that creates a positive impact. They are good friends because of the goodness they create in your life. What are the characteristics of a good friend? Each person will have their individual criteria for what classifies someone as a good friend. Yet, a quality friendship consists of some key fundamental elements to help create mutually beneficial relationships. Simply put, love is a required … [Read more...]
Women And Stress: Learn How To Recognize It And Use Effective Stress Management Strategies
What is stress? It is the build-up of being in a constant state of having little or no control over circumstances that is experienced as demanding, which create internal mental and emotional imbalance. The experience of stress is different for each person. Similar circumstances can create very different reactions from one person to another. What one person finds stressful, the other may not. We vary widely in what we consider overwhelming and weighing us down, as well as how we respond to it. Therefore, what a person considers stressful is an individual assessment and experience. Simply, … [Read more...]
Effective Stress Management Through Pleasant Activities
Life can get really busy where it seems like there isn't a moment to slow down and catch a breath. The hectic busyness leaves you breathless, creating an experience where you don't know if you are coming or going. It can create a lot of intense internal negative energy and agitation. Quickly, it leads to a state of overwhelm and emotional fatigue. Often, we experience stressful periods that seem to go on forever. Days turns into weeks, than months and before you know it, it is years of overwhelming stress. We are not met to keep up such a hectic pace. When experiencing stress, we … [Read more...]
25 Ideas For Self-Care: Create Balance By Taking Time For It
Many people are really good at caring for others, giving so much of themselves. Yet, they neglect to offer the same to themselves. A key element toward creating an emotionally fulfilling life is creating balance between giving to others and extending the same for yourself. How to have more balance in life? You can start by making sure you also prioritize your needs, by creating moments for self-care. Create more "Me" Moments that can rejuvenate and refuel you. "Me" Moments are those times that you are engaging in an activity (or consciously choosing not to) purely because you … [Read more...]
