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When loved ones resist the decisions you need to make for yourself

When loved ones resist the decisions you need to make for yourself
When loved ones resist the decisions you need to make for yourself
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When loved ones resist the decisions you need to make for yourself
July 26, 2020

Sometimes you have to make hard decisions for yourself. Your decisions may affect how people perceive you, causing them to resist what you’re doing.

Unfortunately, those that don’t support the decisions we make for ourselves are often stuck in how it’s going to affect them instead of benefit you.

In this episode, I read a message from a transgender man who experienced many challenges growing up and thinks he’s finally over the toughest parts. I give him my thoughts and also talk about how you can make life’s bigger decisions as well.

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Filed Under: abuse, Addiction, anxiety, Ask Paul, Blog article, Compassion, Decisions, Depression, Femininity, Finding peace, Humiliation, Identity, Masculinity, Personal Boundaries, Podcast Episode, Presence, Rejection Tagged With: How to make a big decision for yourself even when people resist, The challenges of telling people you want to be transgender, There are many more challenges in your life as a LGBQIT person

Making decisions that are right for you, and tackling obsession and overthinking once and for all – Part 2

Part 2 – Making decisions that are right for you and tackling obsession and overthinking once and for all
Part 2 – Making decisions that are right for you and tackling obsession and overthinking once and for all
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Part 2 – Making decisions that are right for you and tackling obsession and overthinking once and for all
February 6, 2019

This is part two of a two-part episode. Part one is here.

The subject is all about obsessive behavior and repetitive thoughts that keep you stuck. Whether they’re about your ex, your job, or your life, it can be a huge challenge to stop thinking of something that has a great impact on you.

It’s time to get out of the rut. Listen to both parts of this episode and learn what it takes to make the right decisions for you. When the obsessive thinking stops, you’ll be able to get back to a more efficient, more productive, more fulfilling life.

Filed Under: anxiety, Decisions, Depression, Emotional Triggers, Insecurity, Loneliness, Negative Emotions, Obsession, Podcast Episode, Rejection, Relationships Tagged With: Do You Obsess Over Your Ex?, Obsessive thinking is destructive

Making decisions that are right for you, and tackling obsession and overthinking once and for all – Part 1

Making decisions that are right for you and tackling obsession and overthinking once and for all
Making decisions that are right for you and tackling obsession and overthinking once and for all
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Making decisions that are right for you and tackling obsession and overthinking once and for all
February 3, 2019

Obsessive thoughts and over analyzing can lead to terrible (or no) decision-making, causing you to stay in a rut that you can never get out of. Or if you do get out, it’s a very, very slow process.

In this episode, I talk about what it takes to make decisions that are right for you so that you stay out of obsessive thinking and get back to a more efficient, more productive, more fulfilling life.

This is part one of a two-part episode. Part two is here

Filed Under: anxiety, Decisions, Depression, Divorce, Emotional Triggers, Jealousy, Loneliness, Loss, Negative Emotions, Obsession, Podcast Episode, Rejection, Relationships, Toxic Thinking Tagged With: Making the right decisions, Obsessive thinking is destructive, Overcoming obsessive thinking

Self-help variety – Pushy people, jealousy, body image, self-worth, self-esteem, intrusive thoughts, and more!

Self-help variety – Pushy people, jealousy, body image, self-worth, self-esteem, intrusive thoughts and more!
Self-help variety – Pushy people, jealousy, body image, self-worth, self-esteem, intrusive thoughts and more!
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Self-help variety – Pushy people, jealousy, body image, self-worth, self-esteem, intrusive thoughts and more!
December 23, 2018

In this episode of The Overwhelmed Brain podcast, I  answer several questions ranging from overcoming jealousy, people that impose their values on you, what affects your self-worth and self-esteem, getting over insecurities about body comments, letting go of intrusive, distressing thoughts, expressing yourself and more!

It’s the variety episode on emotional intelligence. I hope you get a lot of value from it. 

Filed Under: Ask Paul, Insecurity, Jealousy, Judgment, Rejection, Self-Esteem, Self-Worth, Toxic Thinking, Values Tagged With: distressing thoughts, Getting over insecurity about body comments, intrusive thoughts, Overcoming Jealousy, self help

When your parent doesn’t make you feel worthy

When your parent doesn't make you feel worthy
When your parent doesn't make you feel worthy
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When your parent doesn't make you feel worthy
May 20, 2018

Where does your self-worth come from if it isn’t instilled in you from your parents or caretakers? There is a path to a higher sense of self-worth and self-esteem. It may not be an easy path, but it does exist.

In this episode, I read a message from someone who’s father prefers his new family over his old one.

Filed Under: Abandonment, Ask Paul, childhood, Children, Divorce, Family, Insecurity, Marriage, People Pleaser, Podcast Episode, Rejection, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Self-Worth Tagged With: My dad doesn't love me, My father loves his new family over his old family

Exploring Infidelity: Can The Relationship Survive The Affair?

Exploring infidelity – Can the relationship survive the affair
Exploring infidelity – Can the relationship survive the affair
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Exploring infidelity – Can the relationship survive the affair
March 25, 2018

>Cheating might be the end of most relationships, but many couples have survived and thrived after an affair. There are many components to infidelity so it’s important to understand it from all sides.

In this episode, I explore the basics of cheating and what will allow your relationship to survive and heal after the affair. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Abandonment, Ask Paul, Deception, Divorce, Family, Forgiveness, Guilt, Infidelity, Intimacy, Jealousy, Lying, Marriage, Podcast Episode, Rejection, Relationships, Sex, Values Tagged With: heal from cheating, Surviving the affair

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