Thinks I find along the way
Life feels out of control, and your brain is struggling to keep up. Here’s why it’s happening—and the three shifts that can actually help.
Source: Why Life Feels Out of Control—And How to Take It Back
Want to increase your well-being? Engage in these three positive practices.
Are you convinced that your physical flaws make you unlovable and disgusting? You may have body dysmorphic disorder.
Source: Do You Hate What You See in Your Mirror?
Research shows the “tapping” technique can reduce anxiety, depression, and PTSD in real time and in as little as five minutes.
The Gottmans’ famous “Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse” put marriages at major risk. Source: The 4 Strongest Predictors of Divorce
Carl Jung had five pillars of happiness. “Beyond the scientific research that supports this strategy, we also have the evidence of its effectiveness in the example of Jung’s life. He made his list to mark his 85th birthday, which was to be the last one he celebrated. By all accounts, he made progress toward happiness over his life, had a long and devoted marriage, died surrounded by the people he loved, and was satisfied that he had used his abilities in a meaningful way that served others. In this world, that sounds pretty good to me”. Here they are: Jung’s Five Pillars of a Good Life
Don’t let their injury define you
Dr. Les Carter
While it is ideal that relationships would result in mutual regard and meaningful connections, avoidant people are committed to patterns that cause relationships to collapse. (BTW, this is not the same as keeping your distance as a matter of legitimate self-preservation.). Dr. Les Carter describes how avoidant people operate and how you can save yourself from undue heartache as you come to terms with their manipulations.
The avoidant says “I will be in a relationship with you as long as you don’t have any expectations of me.”
Dr. Les Carter
Bonus…
In this solo episode recorded on Election Day 2020, I talk directly to our wholehearted community about the practice that helps me when I’m feeling fearful, worried, or wobbly, and why this work is the foundation for true belonging: Brené on Strong Backs, Soft Fronts, and Wild Hearts
Maximize the chances of a positive outcome when you ask for what you need or set a boundary. Source: The Goldilocks Method for Getting Your Needs Met
Generational differences at work are largely unsupported by data and often harmful. Shifting focus from supposed generational gaps can improve workplace dynamics. Source: Generational Differences at Work Are Marketing Hype
Why is wanton evil so commonplace? Source: The Complexity of Cruelty
Exploring the enduring rewards of kindness in loving relationships. Source: 2 Words to Instantly Improve Your Intimate Relationship
Leah Rockwell writes “Every Monday, I wake up at 5:45 am and I drive, half-asleep, to a local pool for my morning laps, my every-other-day routine for more than 20 years. I swim in complete silence, the water blissfully making conversation impossible. I breathe deeply, sinking into my body’s rhythm, slowly awakening over the course of those 30 minutes.
Then I melt into a warm shower, followed by a cup of coffee in solitude. Before daybreak, I relish the peace of not answering any questions or coordinating who’s responsible for packing lunches or doing the day’s grocery run, surrendering to this daily self-reflection practice before transitioning into my workday. And I’m able to do this despite having two daughters, ages 15 and 12, plus a committed partner with three teenage boys of his own.
How? My partner and I don’t share a home, unwittingly joining the Living Apart Together (LAT) movement, and I can have these mornings when my kids are with their other parent.” Source: Living Apart Together Is the Best Relationship Decision I’ve Made
Exploring the modern day concept of Marriage and co-habitation versus the “Living apart together” concept. Is society divorcing its self from Traditional Values or are we undergoing an acceptance for something new? Source: https://houghtonmackay.com/lifestyle/living-alone-together/
Learn why more older adults – from middle-aged to senior citizens – are choosing to stay happily single. It’s a choice many happily make. Source: Here’s Why Some Older People Are Single by Choice
A powerful listening technique for partners and co-parents. Source: 6 Minutes to Improve Your Relationship
Having your feelings go unacknowledged makes you feel alone in the world. Source: How Emotional Neglect Can Cause Lifelong Lonely Feelings
LAT (Living Apart Together) lets couples maintain some independence while still staying committed. Here’s how it works and how you can make it work, according to experts. Source: What Is ‘Living Apart Together,’ and Is It Right for You? Here’s What Relationship Experts Think
A new study investigated the experience of love. Source: 8 New Scientific Insights on Love and How It Fades Away
Here is the study on which the article is based…
Relationships are complex, but one easy shift nurtures love and understanding. Source: The One Word That Kills Relationships
A Personal Perspective: Problems arise when you try to change others. Source: You Can’t Change People
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