Tag Archives: realationships
Visit or Call Loved Ones
The sweetest holiday memories are often spent with those we love. Take time to spend with loved ones you don’t get to see or talk to often. If you live far away, schedule a phone date with them. Positively Purging-I … Continue reading
Dinner Conversation: Boundaries
Even with the best intentions, someone might push. They might ask the question you said you wouldn’t answer. They might make the comment that crosses the line. Here are some responses that hold your boundary without burning the house down: … Continue reading
Dinner Conversation: For Family Members
For Family Members: Questions to Ask (and Avoid) Some questions feel like love. Others feel like audits. Here’s the difference: Instead of asking: “So when are you going to settle down?” “Why are you still single?” “Don’t you want kids?” Try: “How … Continue reading
rebuilding trust
rebuild trust in yourself with these simple steps: Name your wins: Write down three things you’ve overcome that you once doubted you could. Let them remind you of your strength. Affirm your voice: Each morning, say aloud: “I trust myself. … Continue reading
life is not yer mother
Oooh. You have to Bone-Grow. Nobody is coming to hand you the missing pieces. If the friendships you crave don’t exist, you have to forge them. If the structure that would benefit you isn’t there, invent it. Same with the … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 