We’ve all heard it. Most of us have said it. Some variation of a statement that puts a hold on our happiness (or our worth, peace of mind, relaxation, willingness to try something new, etc.) until a certain point in time or goal is reached. (more…)
Loneliness. It’s an emotion that few people want to admit they’ve felt, but one that everyone has experience with. Because of the inborn vulnerability that it takes to admit when we’re lonely and the false belief that many have–that we are alone in this feeling–it is not discussed nearly as much as it should be. (more…)
Today we’re going back to the basics! Most people have heard the term ‘coping skills’ and today we’re going to dive into exactly what they are, how they can help, and some ideas of ones you can try!
Many of you have seen Robbie Tripp’s Instagram post about his wife, Sarah, which recently went viral. In the post, he professes his love for his wife and her curvy body.
I still remember walking into my roommate’s room in college, just in time to see her look in the mirror and say, “I look hot!”. My initial reaction was somewhere between shock and disgust—how dare she be so cocky!? I remember thinking “Who compliments themselves?” In all honesty, she did look beautiful and I’d complimented her a hundred times. But for a reason that I did not understand, I felt uncomfortable with her complimenting herself. Had I walked in to find her complaining about skin problems, hair or body issues, I wouldn’t have had a second thought. (more…)