Self-esteem and self-confidence can easily be the victim of comparison to peers or others. It can be difficult for teens to feel successful or feel good about themselves when their environment pushes them to do otherwise. As a parent, you can help your teen develop a sense of their self-worth, rather than letting the people around them influence them. A teen who feels a … [Read more...] about How to Help Your Teen Develop a Sense of Self-Worth
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How to Get Out of Toxic Friendships
Breaking up with someone you love is a complicated process. But what's more difficult to comprehend is ending a friendship. When you consider the amount of history both of you share, you might feel tempted to stay put in a toxic relationship. That may mean putting up with a lot of drama, unhealthy events, and unnecessary competition. You may think it's a small price to … [Read more...] about How to Get Out of Toxic Friendships
How to Find Wholeness After Having Kids
It would be easy to tell yourself that having kids doesn't change who you are. That you become a blend of tired and stressed and joyful and exhausted, and perhaps that's all there is to it. But the truth is, you change. You don't ever go back to the way you were before. At the hospital, you may not notice the change immediately. Nurses still help take care of the child - … [Read more...] about How to Find Wholeness After Having Kids
How to Develop Healthy Habits That Last a Lifetime
You’ve read articles and books about how to develop healthy eating habits. You are trying to create new patterns and already have some eating habits that do not work. You have tried dieting, you are running, or you work out at the gym. You monitor what you eat, probably eat a lot of fruits and vegetables, and you are losing some weight. However, you still gain a few pounds … [Read more...] about How to Develop Healthy Habits That Last a Lifetime
How to Achieve Anything You Want
Everyone wants to be successful. The ability to get from point A, where you are today, to point B, where you want to be, is something most people desire. However, success isn't often easy to come by. And achieving success requires a combination of many factors. You've got to want it more than anyone else, desire it badly enough to make sacrifices for it, and wish it enough … [Read more...] about How to Achieve Anything You Want