Why is it important to practice assertiveness? Assertiveness is a different kind of communication skill. Yes, assertiveness is a distinct type of communication skill that is often contrasted with passivity and aggression. Being assertive involves expressing your...
What exactly IS assertiveness? Assertiveness is a different kind of communication skill. Most people do not learn how to practice assertive communication, but learning it can be invaluable. Assertiveness is a distinct type of communication skill that is often...
When I say that most of us women are people pleasers, the vast majority will resolutely deny it. But, in my experience, it is absolutely true. Why? Because we are raised from childhood to look out for other people, take care of them, and do what they ask. But the toll...
Have you ever burst into tears or locked yourself in the bathroom because your heart felt like it was going to explode and you couldn't control your emotions? Anxiety is an awful thing. It feels like the curse that just keeps on giving and giving long after the gift’s...
Imagine this: You are a baby who is freezing in a basket in the courtyard of an orphanage, but you have no idea where you are because you are only six months old. You have just witnessed your biological mother being murdered by your grandfather, and your grandmother...
The Power of Self-Love: Why It Matters If you asked 100 women if they love themselves, about 50% would shrug, 25% might give a tentative yes, and the other 25% would probably say no or they don’t know how. The practice of self-love is deeply connected to self-esteem,...