Must reads to recognize & heal complex ptsd
How perfectionism holds you back and how to overcome it
Perfectionism has become a buzz word, a humble brag people use to excuse their high standards.
Why we hide and how to express ourselves more fully
The reasons why we hide vary from person to person, but most have their roots in a difficult past.
Why you give up easily in the face of challenges (it's not what you think)
If you’ve read books or articles on why you give up easily, you’re likely to find the usual suspects. You’re weak, you lack discipline, or you need to believe in yourself more.
Why we fear success and how to overcome procrastination
Most of us are familiar with fear of failure. But have you considered whether procrastination indicates you fear success instead?
How to express negative emotions without shame, for good health
Written in the 1930s, the book prophesied the advent of anti-depressants like Prozac. Those medications designed to lift us out of debilitating depression and anxiety.
Complex PTSD: how to understand and overcome relational trauma
Complex PTSD, first coined in the 90s, generally refers to PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) with additional symptoms.
Overcoming trauma: how to heal from painful past events
Overcoming trauma means finding ways to combat lingering assaults on our bodies and minds.
ACEs: Adverse childhood experiences and how to overcome them
Have you heard of ACEs? These are adverse childhood experiences that impact the way you function in society.
Unsafe people: 4 signs someone is unsafe and how to avoid the pain
Unsafe people haven’t done the work of dealing with their internal issues. They express their poor mental health in ways that can harm the people in relationship with them.
Scapegoat: How to determine you're one and take steps to heal
The scapegoat is first mentioned in the Bible as a living sacrifice. The community releases the scapegoat into the wild to carry away with it the sins of the whole group.
Boundaries: 4 truths I've learned that may surprise you
There once was a woman who found it hard to say no. If someone asked her to do something, she felt obligated to do it.
Unconditional love means love with no strings attached
Like many of us, I grew up in a dysfunctional family. My mother suffered with a mental illness which made her unable to empathize or show compassion, even to her children.
Emotional neglect: how to know if you've experienced it and 3 ways to heal
Have you heard of emotional neglect? You’re probably more familiar with the term emotional abuse, which acknowledges you don’t need to be hit to experience harm.
Mindful: how to benefit from focus on the present moment
Mindfulness is a big catch phrase these days. The literal definition of being mindful means bringing one’s attention to the present moment.
Sadness, anger are important and nothing to be ashamed of
Have you ever felt ashamed of your sadness? Like, when you feel low but force yourself to look on the bright side?