5 Gaslighting Phrases You May Not Easily Recognize
Gaslighting is a strategy of emotional and psychological abuse that covert narcissists often use to make people doubt their own perceptions of reality. If you’re a victim of gaslighting, you will most likely start questioning everything you know, and you are until you lose the sense of your own self-confidence, integrity, and identity. As an […]
Read more...5 Ways to Manage Parental Burnout
Constantly trying to balance the demands of work and life can tip anyone over the edge. Many parents find it difficult to withstand the pressures of day-to-day life. Being a working parent has its challenges on its own. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has made parenting a lot more demanding due to school closures, remote working, […]
Read more...How To Break The Cycle Of Perfectionism
Being self-disciplined and organized are qualities that can help you perform better at school and be more productive and successful at work. These traits allow others to see you as reliable, responsible, and capable. Self-discipline, emotional and cognitive control, focus, planning, organization, and time management are essential aspects of executive function. We use executive function […]
Read more...How to Find the Right Life Coach for You
Sooner or later, most of us will find ourselves at the crossroads, struggling to make decisions, fulfill our dreams, or overcome challenges. Why Do You Need a Life Coach? Maybe you feel insecure and need help in making important life decisions. You might not know how to commit and maintain relationships. Maybe you need support […]
Read more...How to Heal from a Toxic Relationship: 10 Steps
A toxic relationship is a damaging relationship characterized by insecurity, control, and abuse. Whether it is a romantic one, within a family, or a toxic friendship, a toxic relationship typically pulls you in a cycle of abuse where you doubt yourself, always feel guilty, and desperately seek reconciliation. These relationships can diminish your self-esteem and […]
Read more...7 Ways to Cultivate Happiness Every Day
The term happiness describes a state of subjective well-being and life satisfaction. It includes positive emotions that may range from contentment to thrill. Being happy means that you are satisfied with where you are in life instead of dwelling on the life you could be living. Happiness is a great feeling. On an emotional level, […]
Read more...Narcissist Triangulation: Ending the Manipulation
Triangulation is a form of manipulative behavior often present in dysfunctional families and toxic relationships. This model of destructive social interaction is typically an inseparable part of narcissistic abuse. Covert narcissists often use triangulation to control and manipulate their partners, family members, friends, or coworkers. They use this manipulative strategy to bring another person into […]
Read more...Life Coaching Vs. Therapy: What’s the Difference?
Sometimes life challenges go beyond our coping mechanisms, and we need support in overcoming them. It’s important to find the correct support system and you may feel uncertain about where to seek help – should you reach out to a friend, speak to your GP, find a therapist, or hire a life coach? Many people […]
Read more...7 Ways To Stop Seeking Validation on Social Media
As humans, we are naturally wired to crave attachment and validation. We share an instinct to connect and bond with others, and there is nothing wrong with that. However, in the age of the Internet and technology, social media has become the place we turn to for contact, inclusion, and validation. It seems we have […]
Read more...Deeper Dive into Avoidant and Insecure Attachment Styles
Family relationships and early childhood experiences can considerably affect a person’s character, attitudes, emotions, behavior, and mental health. Unhealthy family interactions and attachment styles can influence one’s personality, causing profound distress in a person’s adult relationships and well-being. Insecure attachment styles typically stem from some sort of early trauma. A child who grows up with […]
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