From Melody Beattie: “How could I do it? How could I say it? Even though I meant it, I still feel ashamed, guilty, and afraid.” This is a...

From Melody Beattie: We are powerless over other people’s expectations of us. We cannot control what others want, what they expect, or...

From Melody Beattie: For children, Valentine’s Day means candy hearts, silly cards, and excitement in the air. How different Valentine’s...

From Melody Beattie: Shame can be a powerful force in our life. It is the trademark of dysfunctional families. Authentic, legitimate...

From Melody Beattie: One of the greatest gifts we can give is an open, loving heart. And holding on to negative feelings from past...

From Melody Beattie: It is easy to be negative about past mistakes and unhappiness. But it is much more healing to look at ourselves and...

Overthinking is the biggest waste of human energy. Trust yourself, make a decision, and gain more experience. There is no such thing as...

"Greg called and said he was running late, so I was left alone to eat. After I finished a normal-sized meal and some dessert, I began...

A free science-based tool from PositivePsychology.com illustrating how to more effectively reach goals and change habits:...

From Nathan Peterson, LCSW: Are the constant thoughts getting to you lately? You're not alone. But there is hope! Those recurring,...

The truth is that thoughts are neither good nor bad: they just “are.” They are neutral. They are meaningless… until you give them...

Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3099096/ "The relaxation response after yoga may offer the ability to face the...

From Melody Beattie: It’s okay to ask for help. One of the most absurd things we do to ourselves is not asking for the help we need from...

From Melody Beattie: When we don’t ask for what we want and need, we discount ourselves. We deserve better. Maybe others taught us it...

"First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do." -Epictetus

"If you don't take risks, nothing will change." -@soulwords._

From Melody Beattie: “How much do we need to let go of?” a friend asked one day. “I’m not certain,” I replied, “but maybe everything.”...

My thoughts and my feelings matter. My thoughts and my feelings matter. My thoughts and my feelings matter. My thoughts and my feelings...

From Melody Beattie: Many of us are skilled at denying and discounting what hurts us. We may endure a particular situation, telling...

From Melody Beattie: We cannot afford to put our needs on hold, waiting for another person to fulfill us, make our life better, or come...