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Pettiness is a small thing that has a tremendous negative impact. When you or the people around you act in a petty way, it’s guaranteed to slowly drag everyone down. Being petty and acting small-minded can feel good sometimes. But acting petty is a trap you don’t want to fall into. In this piece, we’ve … Read more
Most kids seem to naturally be able to connect with others and start friendships. They also seem to be excellent at asking questions! As we become adults, it becomes much harder to make the human connections that are so essential for our well-being. It is no surprise that as we get older, we also seem … Read more
We have all heard the phrase, “I love you, but I’m not “in love with you.” Being “in love” is one of the greatest feelings in the world. Moreover, just knowing that someone thinks glowingly of us in return is a blessing. Yet, just the statement alone of loving someone while not being in love … Read more
Dishonest people can do a lot of damage. While most of us have told some white lies in the course of our lives, things take a drastic turn for the worse when you’re dealing with outright liars. Lies can destroy the trust you might have once had in a person, or they can make your … Read more
Even a healthy divorce is a time of stress and challenges and can affect your mental health and well-being. Divorce is usually not simply the end of a long-term relationship but also involves significant changes in your living situation, financial health, and family dynamics, all of which are stressful. Affirmations for divorce can help give … Read more
I believe that if we took a poll of our readers, we would find that many of them (myself included) have been in relationships with at least one person that changed us. Some of those relationships left us feeling generally cheerful and happy. You had a sunny disposition toward life and the possibility of finding … Read more
Jealousy and envy are often considered some of the more destructive human feelings. Jealousy often makes us do incredibly harmful things, both to ourselves and to the people around us. When you are jealous of someone you experience a plethora of negative emotions, it brings out the worst aspects of us. We’ve compiled a list … Read more
Family is the most important set of relationships we will ever have. Interactions with our parents and family members, beginning in childhood, shape our core beliefs about ourselves and the world. Daily interactions with our closest loved ones can create a positive mindset or perpetuate negative patterns and habits. Family affirmations can help re-frame old … Read more
Loyalty to the ones we care about is important. Loyalty gives us the power to form lasting bonds and close friendships. Imagine how hard life would be if you never had anyone that you could count on, and having people like this contributes greatly to our happiness. Loyalty is fantastic because it benefits everyone. We’re … Read more
Our relationship with our caregivers is the foundation on which we build all future relationships. How our parents and grandparents respond to our emotional needs dictates how we relate to attachment, emotional security, and rejection. When you grow up in a family environment characterized by abandonment, trauma, or inconsistent parenting, you develop a deep sense … Read more