Recovery involves rebuilding self-esteem. Regardless of who left whom, feelings of self- worth are at an all-time low. The many changes that have and are taking place force you to develop new areas of yourself quickly as a means of survival...
There are five stages to work through. These stages are not linear; you do not start at the first and progress through them in an orderly fashion. You cycle back and forth, and you can be in more than one stage at the same time...
...preaching, moralizing or “parenting” comments can put up barriers to clear communication. Listening is your most valuable skill and tool. Families that keep feelings repressed, that don’t discuss issues that come up, send the message that it’s not all right to talk about things that bother us. The consequences of this can be seen in...
It’s no secret that one of the biggest challenges a parent faces after divorce is staying in good communication with your children. Obviously all parents struggle with communication issues as their children grow, but children who have had their lives dramatically altered by separation or divorce need even more attention...
“Time is free, but it's priceless.
You can't own it, but you can use it.
You can't keep it, but you can spend it.
Once you've lost it you can never get it back.”
- Harvey MacKay
During the upcoming Holiday Season and New Year you would do well to find some balance in your life. Select the areas you want to improve and set a measurable goal. Get clear on why this is a must for you now to improve, and write down what your future will look like if you don’t improve this area...
What are you grateful for this holiday season? From Thanksgiving to the New Year, consider taking time to start and cultivate a gratitude habit. It can change your life. You can be thankful for what you’ve overcome, gained, and what you’ve learned...
It is amazing how our lives can so easily become so busy that something so basic as taking care of yourself can get lost. It can seem like such a challenge to remind yourself daily how to take care of yourself first. So this holiday season while you are filling your time with family and friends...
“When moving through life too fast we inevitably eat fast. It allows us little pleasure from food. It shortens our breathing and prompts us to abandon our deepest self and our true purpose for being here.” This holds true for how we live our life...
The concept of time can be so riddled with anxiety during the holiday season that it would seem that our best gift we could get for ourselves is more of it. So this year, instead of rushing around and trying to get it all in, let’s talk about making the most of it by finding out what is really important to us and ways to really enjoy it. Here are some important questions...
