Posts Tagged ‘Relationships’
What to do When a Toxic Person Steals Your Joy
Don’t let anyone steal your joy! Dealing with a toxic person can rob you, not only of joy, but your peace of mind too. Here’s what to do when a toxic person steals your joy. Don’t let Anyone Steal Your Joy Don’t let anyone steal your joy! Below are strategies to help you deal with…
Read MoreHow to Stay Close to Teenage Grandchildren
It’s a myth that teenagers don’t want to ever hang out with their grandparents! Being their grandparent doesn’t stop when they become teens. Here’s how to stay close to teenage grandchildren. I’m going to share my perspective of the teenage years from my personal and professional life. September 2023: I wrote this a couple of…
Read MoreForgiveness is a Gift You Give Yourself and Why You Need to Forgive
Forgiveness is a gift you give yourself and here is why. Practicing forgiveness is essential to your health and overall wellbeing. Learning to forgive will make you a happier, stronger person who is able to have better relationships. At the bottom of the post, I have a short guided meditation that a counselor friend of…
Read MoreHow to Free Yourself from a Toxic Relationship
Once you’ve accepted that you have a relationship with a toxic person, the next step is to let it go. This post will help you get started on the process. Here’s how to free yourself from a toxic relationship. One of the best things you can do for yourself is to let go of unhealthy…
Read MoreHow to Tell if Someone is Toxic
Is there someone in your life that you suspect may be a toxic person to you? The answer to how to tell if someone is toxic, may surprise you. While most online searches about toxic people, give you a list of things that toxic people do–the most definitive way to tell if a person is…
Read MoreHow to Live Now to Have No Regrets Later
Most of us have regrets. I am learning to live a life now–that leads to less regrets later. Here are some of the ways that I am living my life now so that I have no regrets later. A friend asked me—do you think about people from your past and wished you had loved…
Read MoreHow to Forgive Someone When You Don’t Feel Like It?
For many of us, this time of year is not just about presents, cookies, or parties. It’s also about ending the year and preparing for the new year. Depending on your faith or religion, this can also be a time of preparation and seeking a closer relationship with God. No matter what your reason, it…
Read MoreHow to Enrich a Child’s Life
Enrichment activities with children are shown to not only benefit them academically, but also build language and social skills. How to Enrich a child’s life is written to give you ideas for your children or grandchildren. April 2022 Update: When I wrote this, I was active with one grandchild. Now I have three, ages 3 to…
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