Ways to spread the love on February 14th Some people dread Valentine’s Day because they feel that without perfect, romantic love, they are doomed to have a bad day. But February 14th is a day to celebrate all kinds of love – regardless of your relationship status. This holiday is one where even the most staunchly single can fill our…
5 reasons we struggle to follow our true longings and how to honor them Throughout my 34 years of working, I’ve experienced one very chronic pattern. I’ve tended to wait far too long to do what I instinctively knew was right or deeply longed to do. Sometimes it was staying in the wrong business partnerships or relationships, or remaining in…
How to soak in the unconditional love and appreciation from others Recently, I had a birthday, and traditionally, I’ve loved that day. I have very happy memories going way back, of celebrating that day with dear friends and family. One of my fondest memories is of a wonderful party for my 18th birthday given by my dear friend Nan in her…
The secrets to supporting a stressed-out partner You’ve probably been in this situation: Your partner comes home upset from work or an event, and is confiding in you. You think you’re helping, smoothly saying all the right things, but—oh no! Lovey is getting more worked up. Angrier! Sadder! Oops. Jennifer Priem, Ph.D., might be able to help out. She’s a…
Self-love and self-care aren’t about being self-centered, narcissistic, or pushing ourselves or our own agenda. It actually quite the opposite. Self-love and self-care are about loving yourself for who you are now and taking the time to care for yourself both emotionally and physically. It’s about quieting that little voice of self-doubt in your head and recognizing your own needs.…
Simple caring acts unite and inspire us Did you know today is World Kindness Day? This holiday encourages people around the world to be kinder to one another and spread kindness to inspire positive global change. World Kindness Day focuses on how kindness unites us, regardless of race religion and gender. Kindness is about sincerely caring for others around you. There is…
Talk back to the negative voice in your head with these tactics I know why I walk with a limp. It’s because my legs are different lengths. So who is it that shrieks at me every time I cross a room: You ugly, graceless, clumsy cripple? My inner critic, that’s who. The trouble with our inner critics is that they…
When you love yourself, really love yourself, you make it so much easier for others to love you, and life is so much easier. Louise Hay credits mirror-work for the success, love and abundance in her life today. She used it to overcome self-doubt, low self-esteem and self-defeating behaviors. She has said on many occasions that self-love is the great miracle…
Barbara L. Fredrickson, Ph.D.
