Authenticity – What does it Mean to Be Authentic
Being your authentic self means being true to yourself, even when that is difficult. It involves being honest with yourself and others, and living in line with your values and beliefs.
How Secure is Your Relationship?
Your relationship should act as a place of comfort and sanctuary from the outside world, providing you with a safe and supportive space. How do you contribute to keep it alive?
How to Help Someone Change Their Mind
What do you do if you are caught in a situation where someone won't see things from your point of view? Maybe they stick doggedly to their own position, as in a disagreement or conflict, or maybe they are simply unable to see things from another perspective. It has taken me a long time to learn to let others live their lives in the way of their choosing, without getting upset when they won’t see it my way.
What Does a Healthy Relationship Need to Survive?
Effective communication is at the heart of healthy relationships. This means more than simply talking; here's what to do.
Healthy Relationships are Not Left to Chance
We tend to pay more attention to casual or business relationships than we do to those we depend on. Healthy relationships are vital to our wellbeing and so they need looking after. How do you maintain a relationship? Little and often.
How Can You End a Conflict?
When you are in the midst of a dispute, it may seem that it's not possible to end a conflict, but it is. Sure, it requires a change in mindset, a shift in thinking away from the emotions that drive us to fight, but it is achievable.
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"Train your mind to look for your successes. They are happening all the time, you just have to look for them."
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"We only develop greater resilience when we are deeply emotionally connected to other people."
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"If you think you can, or you think you can't, you're probably right".
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"Just because you can, it doesn't mean you should, nor that you have to".
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"Simplify your life and work to be content. That will create the space for you to notice the joy. It's always there if you look."
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“Personal Change Begins In The Imagination. You Have To Imagine It Before You Can Become It, Whatever ‘It’ Is”
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