Can having material things really make your life happier or more enriched? Do all your “things” give your life more meaning? No, not really. Materialism may reassure you by allowing you to think about your good job and salary, wonderful home, and the other things...
Quite often, you probably think about your past and worry about your future. That makes it hard to enjoy life in the present. Learning to be mindful and living in the moment will help you appreciate your life more, and reduce those feelings of anxiety,...
As a therapist, I’ve had countless clients sit across from me and struggle to find the words for a particular kind of heartbreak—the pain of having a mother who is alive, yet emotionally unavailable, inconsistent, or unable to nurture in the way they needed growing...
Self-awareness is the vital ability to turn your focus on yourself and how your emotions, actions or thoughts align – or don’t align – with your personal internal standards. When your self-awareness is high, it becomes easier to manage emotions, evaluate yourself objectively, understand the...