by Toni | Jul 7, 2024 | Articles, Relationships
You may have been taught that it is conceited or selfish to recognize the good qualities that you have. But a person who depends on external sources to give them a sense of worth will bounce up and down depending on what is happening around them. We want more...
by Toni | Jul 7, 2024 | Articles, Relationships
Here are 15 tips to help you manage stress. These are taken from my book: Anxiety, Depression & Helplessness: Keys to Break Free. 1. Spend 15 minutes per day doing simple things that are SOOTHING, such as listening to quiet music, sitting in nature, looking at a...
by Toni | May 4, 2024 | Articles, Relationships
You might respond to unrelenting stress or intense pressure and control by becoming passive. This passivity makes sense in that there can be severe emotional or physical consequences from fighting a parent, partner, or system that lacks mercy. Later in life, you may...
by Toni | May 4, 2024 | Articles, Listening to God, Relationships
It’s often necessary, when we have suffered a significant loss or stress, to reevaluate how we have been coping. Habits and allegiances that worked in the past might not fit the new terrain of life. When our circumstances change we often need new strategies. Some...
by Toni | May 4, 2024 | Articles, Relationships
Many people are aware of the symptoms of narcissism when dealing with a difficult coworker, family member, or romantic partner. However, recognizing the symptoms is not enough to help you manage the field of land mines that can accompany interactions with such...