Whether it’s an offhand comment or a rejection letter, it’s hard not to take things personally sometimes! Certainly, there are things that you should take personally, like when someone is intentionally trying to hurt you. But if you, like me, are a sensitive person, it may benefit you to learn how to stop taking thingsContinue reading “How to stop taking things personally”
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5 Ways to Help Someone with Anxiety
It’s hard to be with a loved one when they’re anxious. You just want them to feel better, but it seems like nothing you say or do helps. Before you know it, you’re starting to feel anxious yourself! I’ve been there, and I’ve worked with many clients who have been there, too. So I wantContinue reading “5 Ways to Help Someone with Anxiety”
How to cope with difficult people
Some might use a stronger word for them, but since I’m a professional, I’ll leave it at that: difficult people. Unfortunately, we all have to deal with them from time to time, whether they are strangers, neighbors, co-workers, managers, or even family members. Difficult people don’t listen, don’t take accountability for their actions, and neverContinue reading “How to cope with difficult people”
5 Ways to Let it Go
“The longer I live, the more I observe that carrying around anger is the most debilitating to the person who bears it.” ― Katharine Graham Are you haunted by cruel things people said to you months, or even years ago? Or things they did – anything from slights and oversights to horrific abuse? Many of usContinue reading “5 Ways to Let it Go”