Self-Compassion vs. Self-Pity
When times are tough and it seems like life just keeps dumping on us, it’s understandable and very human to feel self-pity. After all, who is going to feel sorrier for us than ourselves? As [...]
Stop Struggling With Your Life
When we resist life–as we may do when difficulties suddenly pop up—we create pain for ourselves. When life is challenging, our tendency is to create a story about how hard it is, how things [...]
The Downside of Venting
I so want to vent about my teenage daughter right now! She did something incredibly obnoxious and I’m burning up inside. But I know this won’t help me feel better. Here’s why: I used [...]
Forgiveness Is The Gift You Give Yourself
Life is chock full of opportunities for us to feel pissed off, disappointed, hurt, betrayed—you name it—due to the behavior of people in our lives. Exes, kids, parents, siblings, friends, [...]