by Margie | Sep 23, 2013 | Marriage, Parenting, Relationships, Self
Last week I wrote about perfectionism. Today I will focus on vulnerability which often has a direct link to perfectionism. Many view vulnerability as a sign of weakness. However, it takes tremendous courage to expose our vulnerability and reveal who we really are to...
by Margie | Jul 29, 2013 | Self, Tip
I have learned so much from the work of Pia Mellody. Today I want to present her concept of self-esteem: Self-esteem or self-love comes from embracing our own inherent worth. Self-esteem can only arise from your own thinking, along the following lines: “I have...
by Margie | May 13, 2013 | Parenting, Tip
I hope everyone had a nice Mother’s Day! I started thinking about mothering and parenting, and what some of the most important features of good parenting are. These are some suggestions that I have followed. They are based on Dinkmeyer and McKay’s book, STEP...
by Margie | May 6, 2013 | Marriage, Relationships, Tip
1. Spend time together, being attentive, responsive, nurturing, caring, and affectionate toward each other. 2. Respect your partner’s needs for private and alone time. Avoid possessiveness and jealousy. 3. Communicate openly: Listen with an open heart. Make...
by Margie | Mar 31, 2013 | Tip
We all make mistakes. It is important to acknowledge them, learn from them, and feel appropriate remorse . It is equally important to forgive ourselves for our mistakes. Many people need to learn to stop beating themselves up excessively, so they can cultivate...
