How do you stop being unhappy even if you have every reason in the world to be unhappy? You’ve tried everything, therapy, medication, support groups, books, courses, and everything that you could possibly think of, and still, you cannot seem to feel better. You feel helpless and hopeless and sometimes even wonder if something is…
We’ve all been there when someone we like starts distancing themselves from us. It’s not a good feeling. If you have abandonment issues that are rooted in childhood pain, your partner pulling away can be a thousand times more frightening. Here are some things that you can do if someone close to you is pulling…
It’s frustrating being in a relationship with someone who isn’t as committed as you are, especially when you’re ready to take things to the next level. No matter what you try, they refuse to budge and your feelings of doubt, insecurity, and self-doubt start creeping up. You don’t know what to do. If you are…
Guilt is an essential emotion as it allows us to realize when we’ve done something wrong and refrain from making that mistake again in the future. However, there comes a time when you must forgive yourself for your transgressions if you want to make any real change – wallowing in guilt and shame will only…
It is easy to get discouraged when what you have been working on is not showing results or there appears an obstacle or obstacles that feels daunting. It is at these moments that it is most important not to give up. Remember why you are doing what you are doing and have faith that you…
Being anxious and insecure are highly unpleasant at best and oftentimes extremely painful emotions that can powerfully disrupt your life. Anxiety and insecurity can be debilitating, making it hard to function in day-to-day life and even getting in the way of your ability to accomplish what you want to accomplish. If you suffer from anxiety…
If you were abused as a child, you may think that the damage is done and that there’s no way to free yourself from the effects of that abuse. But this is far from true. There are things you can do to work through your past and present experiences with abuse so that you can…