How People Can Tell You Have Low Self-Esteem
November 17, 2023
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Even when you try to hide it, people can sense when you feel bad about yourself. Consciously or not, we “read” and feel each other’s
Category: Relationships with Others
Underearning Is a Trauma Symptom
November 10, 2023
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It’s time we talked about “underearning.” That’s when you could earn sufficient and fair money, but you don’t. It’s common for people who grew up
OVERWHELMED: How To Clear Nervous System “Clutter” and Get Things Done
November 3, 2023
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One in three people report being so stressed that they feel overwhelmed almost daily. I used to be one of them, every day of my
Five Steps to Prepare Your Life for a GREAT Relationship
October 27, 2023
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Past trauma can undermine your efforts to find a good and loving partner. You may want a stable, mutually committed relationship, but you may be signaling that you don’t
20 Signs You’re In A Codependent Relationship
October 20, 2023
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When some people use the word “codependent,” they’re referring to someone in a relationship with an addict or alcoholic, or who is merely dependent on
Ten Conversation Stoppers That Drive People Away
October 7, 2023
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We’re experiencing an epidemic of loneliness, especially for people who struggle with the art of good conversation. If you’re like a lot of people, making
How To Stop A TRAUMA STORM
September 28, 2023
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When too many bad things happen at once, that’s what I call a “trauma storm.” It’s a pile-up of events that puts you in crisis
Is It Love… Or Is It LIMERENCE?
September 22, 2023
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If you have strong romantic feelings for someone who is unavailable (or just not into you), and you find it almost impossible to stop thinking
Signs You Weren’t Listened To As A Child
September 14, 2023
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If you tend to go into a stress response when you try to communicate feelings, you may be showing signs you weren’t listened to as
Common Self-Defeating Behaviors
December 1, 2022
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People who were abused or neglected as children were, in effect injured by trauma. This can show up as self-defeating behaviors, and those listed here