Negative self-talk can affect both your self-esteem and your relationships. But what is negative self-talk? It’s not just the way we put ourselves down when we feel insecure. And it’s not just self-deprecating humor. It’s not all the unsolicited apologies we give about ourselves. Negative self-talk is projecting our negative mood into a situation. It’s … Continue reading How to Stop the Negative Self-Talk
True or False: Always be yourself? There is truth to this but...I’m going to say it’s false. Always be your BEST self! We are all a work in progress, right? Hopefully, we are all actively involved in becoming the best version of ourselves AND hopefully, you find someone who is working toward being their best … Continue reading Your Best Self
It’s important to know and pay attention to red flags. A person can ride in on a white horse carrying a red flag and often we only see the white horse. Bad behavior usually starts off small and subtly. It’s easy to overlook the small stuff. But if you tolerate the small stuff, it sets … Continue reading Red Flags in Dating
An unlikely connection Recently I was at the local Walmart. A regular visit, my cart was filled with normal grocery items. As I strolled through the cleaner aisle, an older man was bent over looking at bleach. His cart was parked right in the middle of the aisle. I tried “Excuse me,” but the man … Continue reading Making Better Connections