If you’ve ever met someone with a bold personality, you probably couldn’t help admiring them, at least a little. You knew it wasn’t liquid courage, either. Boldness was their default setting. So, were they born that way? Or can you (or anyone) learn how to be bold and confident? It’s a bit of both. Some…
That’s it! You’ve had it with this kid. And you know, until you talk to your son about his behavior and present his options, he’s likely just to keep on taking advantage of you. You just hope he treats his boss better than he treats his parents. Writing a letter to a disrespectful teenage son…
If you’ve been told living life for yourself is unforgivably selfish, you’re in the right place. It’s time we put that idea where it belongs (far away from you). There’s a reason you have a will of your own. Living your own life is something only you can do. Other people have their own lives…
Do you know how to tell if someone doesn’t have empathy for others? Maybe you’re thinking of someone right now. You’ve noticed how perceptive they are about other people. But empathy is about more than noticing things. People who lack empathy aren’t necessarily oblivious to what others are feeling. They can pick up on the…
An unexamined life THE UNEXAMINED PERIOD OF ONE’S LIFE Socrates, a Greek philosopher who lived around 399 BC, said, “The life that has not been investigated is not worth living. ” These statements ring just as true today as they did hundreds of years ago, if not more so. Why was it so difficult then,…
Dealing with social challenges So, what does this mean for us as we move forward in the wake of Covid-19? Therefore, we must examine the social and economic institutions that underpin how we live, work, and play for a lengthy period of time with a critical eye. It means that we must examine why there…
How do you deal with a husband who thinks he is always right? All you have to do is suggest his behavior or his words were hurtful or inappropriate, and he turns on you. To him, everything is your fault. You’re the one who’s “overreacting” or “being a hypocrite” or “seeing problems where none exist.” …
If you’re here, you’ve noticed your husband looking at other women. And it hurts. It’s fair to ask, “Why does my husband look at other females online (or anywhere)?” Whether he means to or not, he’s telling you you’re not enough for him. But why does he do it? Does he even notice or even…
You and your husband are going through a whole new level of bumpy. Whatever’s going on between you, though, one of the best ways to deal with it is to write it out. Put your thoughts and feelings into words. Journaling is one way to do this. But writing a letter to your husband, who…
What values are important to a life well lived? What do you want to be known for? What qualities do you admire in others and work to cultivate in yourself? And how do those qualities reflect your core beliefs? Your life values are those that, once you identify them, help you with decision-making and provide…
