This blog is part one of a four-part series on Authenticity in Relationships.
What does it mean to be authentic? Words like truthfulness, genuineness, real, believable, etc. may be swirling around in your head. All those words are related to authenticity. Now, how would you apply that to relationships?
Archives for August 2020
Unexpected ways you may be gaslighting yourself (and how to break free from the negativity)
What is gaslighting? “Gaslighting is a form of psychological abuse where a person or group makes someone question their sanity, perception of reality, or memories”. Gaslighting can happen between individuals and can even be self-inflicted.
Common Misconceptions About Anxiety
Did you know that 1 in 13 people in the world have to deal with anxiety at least once in their lifetime? People with anxiety disorders frequently have intense, excessive, and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. In my experience, those who struggle with depression, usually suffer from anxiety to some level as well, and vice versa. Those who have never suffered from anxiety often cannot understand the feelings and problems of sufferers, and this is how myths and misconceptions arise.
How to Deal with Loved Ones with Opposing Viewpoints
Conflicts happen. As the adage goes, “Why do we hurt the ones we love?” Well, considering how much we emotionally invest into our loved ones, it actually makes perfect sense.
The world itself is contentious, but with the snowball of events over the last several months, it feels like tensions are coming to a boiling point everywhere, and our relationships are not exempt from this.
