Create Happiness: Replace Force with Cooperation by: Benjamin Conley We have all found ourselves, at one time or another, engaged in what seems to be an endless, frustrating struggle to achieve success with something at which we have failed. Often, that struggle may have been to get someone else to be “reasonable,” “fair,” or […]
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by: Cucan Pemo There is a fine line between persuading someone and trying to manipulate the way that they think. And when you’re in a loving relationship, you should be focusing on the positive aspects of persuasion and discussion, rather than ways to trick someone into agreeing with you. Honesty is truly the best policy
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What You Judge Won’t Budge by: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. Sheila was stuck. Even though she was trying to hard to change some things in her behavior – especially her anger and her clutter, she found herself doing these things over and over. Then she would get upset with herself, telling herself she was stupid and incompetent.
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by: Iain Legg One stumbling block that can prevent you from feeling empowered is the inability to forgive – both others and yourself. Disempowerment often contributes to a self-image of weakness and powerlessness, which makes it difficult to forgive others for hurting or betraying you – or forgiving yourself for allowing it – because you
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by: Margaret Paul Ellen was brought up to be invisible. She was taught to be very tuned into others’ feelings and needs, but to never have any of her own. Her family made it clear to her that her job was to give to them but to never expect anything in return. As a result, Ellen
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Why Don’t You Speak Up For Yourself? by: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. My counseling clients often complain to me about interactions they had with a partner, friend, parents or co-worker. When I asked the question, “Why didn’t you speak up for yourself?” here are the most common answers I receive: “I want to keep the peace.”
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Do You Know That Our Imperfections Are What Makes Us Beautiful? by: Amy Twain Angelina Jolie‘s bulging veins in her arms, Lindsay Lohan‘s freckles, and Megan Fox‘s thumb. Yes, guys–some of the most heavenly creatures you considered beautiful are not all…perfect. If you think about what makes us beautiful, it can be our imperfections–those same things
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Self Development and Effective Communication Skills for Good Relationships by: Igor Silva Let us all admit that there is no perfect relationship in this world. As we individuals are not perfect. Everyone has their own flaws and weaknesses. Amidst these issues, every person dreams to have a happy relationship. We always search on advices on how
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