All tagged happiness

Parenting Gifts

Oh the many gifts we receive as parents. I thought I was teaching her but I soon realized she was teaching me as well. These are 4 influential things I've learned so far...and she's only 16.

What are Boundaries?

Boundaries are like fences with gates. The fence keeps the bad out and the gate lets the good in. I had no idea how much my lack of boundaries would effect my life. Here's what I learned that helped me take control of my life.

How I Stopped Being A People Pleaser

At 40-something years old, I realized the root cause of my unhappiness was my need to please others. I had a disease and it was killing me. People-pleasers are terrified of saying "NO" to anyone. People-pleasers have an insatiable need to be liked and live for hearing the words "You're so nice". This is my story of the moment I realized I had an addiction and what I did to start changing my life.