We are born wired for connection, needing acceptance from our primary caregivers to cultivate a healthy sense of self. If your primary attac

Growing up in a household where one or both parents struggled with alcoholism can leave lasting emotional and psychological imprints.

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Many people confuse their intentions to help another with enabling behavior. This article will discuss the difference between helping and en

If you want to feel miserable, then I would recommend that you “compare” yourself to someone else. But, why would I want to do that?

"None of us live in an objective world, but instead in a subjective world that we ourselves have given meaning to. The world you see is diff

Is there a purpose to venting? This is a question I have been considering. I've asked some mentors, friends, and family their thoughts on th

How we talk to ourselves may greatly impact how we speak and act towards others. Transforming your self-judgment is key to improving your

An aging Hindu master grew tired of his apprentice complaining, and so, one morning, sent him for some salt. When the apprentice returned, t

A small rephrasing of the "I have to..." to "I choose to...because I value..." really embodies the self-responsibility that NVC teaches.

What is the purpose of the ego? I like to think of the ego as this overprotective bodyguard who ends up making awkward situations due to his