For many people, the concept of self-love might conjure images of tree-hugging hippies or cheesy self-help books. But, as many psychology studies attest, self-love and -compassion are key for mental health and well-being, keeping depression and anxiety at bay. Below,…
The Rewards of Accepting Responsibility And How to Get Started (Original source: http://www.goodchoicesgoodlife.org/choices-for-young-people/accepting-responsibility/) PART 2 OF 2 ShareThis Facebook Tweet LinkedIn Pinterest Email In Part 1 of this series, we looked at the importance of accepting responsibility as well as the consequences that can result if we…
Do You Accept Responsibility for Your Actions? The Consequences of Not Saying Sorry (Original source: http://www.goodchoicesgoodlife.org/choices-for-young-people/accepting-responsibility-/) PART 1 OF 2 Accepting responsibility has two basic components. Let’s discuss the first one, accepting personal responsibility – which is taking ownership of your own…
Setting clear personal boundaries is the key to ensuring relationships are mutually respectful, supportive and caring. Boundaries are a measure of self-esteem. They set the limits for acceptable behaviour from those around you, determining whether they feel able to put…
Boundaries: The importance of choosing to value ourselves “Your personal boundaries protect the inner core of your identity and your right to choices.” -Gerard Manley Hopkins What are boundaries? The easiest boundary to define is the property line. Most people…
One of the most vital components to creating a happy, healthy and fulfilling relationship is to become a master at setting boundaries. Simply put, boundaries are what set the space between where you end and the other person begins. Depending…
I don’t think any of us would stand silently and without protest while someone stood on our toes. The reaction would be natural and instinctive, whether the offence were deliberate or accidental. Yet how many of us, metaphorically speaking, allow…
