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When you have to make a big decision about the relationship

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When you have to make a big decision about the relationship
When you have to make a big decision about the relationship
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When you have to make a big decision about the relationship
May 27, 2020
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Sometimes when you’re in a relationship with someone, you might not know where it’s going or if it will even make it. I prefer taking action instead of waiting for things to happen.

In this episode, I share some ways to take action when there’s a decision to be made about the relationship. Visit and for more episodes on relationships

Filed Under: Decisions, Divorce, Marriage, Podcast Episode, Relationships Tagged With: How do I decide to get a divorce?, How do I make the decision to stay in the relationship or leave?, Should I stay in my marriage or leave?

Taking the big leap into self-worth and self-esteem

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Taking the big leap into self-worth and self-esteem
Taking the big leap into self-worth and self-esteem
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Taking the big leap into self-worth and self-esteem
November 21, 2021
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Sometimes becoming happier in life involves taking huge steps that seem so scary when you’re going through them, but come with the reward of increased self-worth and self-esteem. And when you take that leap of faith, a whole lot more good stuff usually comes with it.

Filed Under: Fears, Insecurity, Self-Esteem, Self-Worth Tagged With: How do I get more confidence in myself?, How do I raise my self-esteem?, I feel so worthless

How to avoid making the same mistakes over and over again

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How to avoid making the same mistakes over and over again
How to avoid making the same mistakes over and over again
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How to avoid making the same mistakes over and over again
November 22, 2020
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If you make bad decisions or keep getting results you don’t want, it’s time to tackle that problem once and for all. If you aren’t making decisions based on what’s most important to you at the deepest level, you may drive off the cliff one too many times.

Filed Under: Decisions, Finding peace, Healthy Thinking, Identity, Podcast Episode Tagged With: How do I make better decisions?, I keep sabotaging my own success, I'm a terrible decision maker

When the fear of abandonment keeps you from happiness

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When the fear of abandonment keeps you from happiness
When the fear of abandonment keeps you from happiness
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When the fear of abandonment keeps you from happiness
February 16, 2020
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When you’re needy and fearful of someone leaving you, or something ending, you tend to miss all the best moments of life.

Fear of abandonment can dominate your thoughts causing you to miss out on happiness and fulfillment. When you grow beyond that fear, you might actually starting enjoying life again.

Filed Under: Abandonment, anxiety, Divorce, Fears, Podcast Episode, Relationships Tagged With: How do I stop being afraid of rejection?, I'm afraid to be alone, What do I do about my fear of abandonment?

Are difficult people really doing the best they can?

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Are difficult people really doing the best they can?
Are difficult people really doing the best they can?
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Are difficult people really doing the best they can?
November 14, 2021
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Everyone is capable of improving themselves, at least in the way they treat others.

The problem is that some people are not ready to change. At least, not in the moment. So sometimes we have to see people for who they are today, not who we, or they, believe they will become tomorrow.

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Filed Under: Divorce, Emotional Abuse, Marriage, Podcast Episode, Relationships, Toxic Behavior, Toxic People Tagged With: Can hurtful people change?, When will they stop emotionally abusing me?, Why can't they see they are hurting me?

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