You hide in the privacy of your own mind hoping things will improve that you’ll figure it out, come up with the solution. There’s something about having the answer, having it all together, or being “right”. But inevitably, swimming in your own thoughts and without new information or new perspectives, you get lost. Perhaps your [...]
Cindy called her husband Danny at work. He was busy but answered. She could tell he was irritated but since he didn’t say anything she went on to tell him about her situation. It wasn’t an emergency or anything, just typical day stuff. But he was only half listening. Frustrated when he had no reply [...]
Over time, we learn to put up with all sorts of stuff – unmet needs, frustrations, crossed boundaries, chaotic situations, problems, other people’s behavior, even our own behavior such as procrastination, unfinished business or projects, and lack of self-care. There are many reasons for this. We tolerate stuff because we are not aware of how [...]