How I’ve Stopped Letting My Unhealed Parents Define My Worth

“Live your life for you not for anyone else. Don’t let the fear of being judged, rejected or disliked stop you from being yourself.” ~Sonya Parker

“The strongest hearts have the most scars.” ~Unknown

Does your child bristle against limits? Challenge your authority? Resist even reasonable requests? Yes, youthful rebellion travels in lockstep with adolescence, but don’t dismiss your teen’s oppositionality as hormones alone. “No” could be your child’s way of expressing a wide range of emotions they can’t otherwise articulate.

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In today’s fast-paced digital age, streaming services have become an integral part of our entertainment routine. With a plethora of content at our fingertips, it’s no wonder that streaming platforms have gained immense popularity. Among these platforms, ITVX stands out as a reliable and diverse streaming service that offers a wide range of movies, TV shows, and documentaries.

Vivek Murthy, the U.S. Surgeon General, just released an advisory on the dangers to teen mental health that social media poses. CBS reports, “While noting some benefits of the online platforms, the report warns of increasing concern and ‘ample indicators’ that social media can have ‘a profound risk of harm to the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents.’ The 19-page report acknowledges that further research is needed and that online youth well-being is shaped by many complex factors, including screen time, content, and countless strengths and vulnerabilities of individual users.’”

Life can get pretty stressful. With so much social media and digitalization, it can feel hard to unplug sometimes. Relaxing isn’t as easy as it used to be.

Jennifer Wren Tolo, RN, is one of the coaches that we found this month and we did a little interview with her. She impressed us with her approach to wellness and her deep wisdom. She started her coaching career after going through serious health issues with her son and awakening to the massive gaps in […]

In the fast-paced world of sales, it’s not just about closing deals, but rather, building long-lasting relationships with your clients. At the heart of this process lies the ability to establish rapport – the secret sauce to long-term sales success. This article explores the Transformational Sales Philosophy, a relationship-focused approach to sales, and provides insights and actionable tips to help you master the art of rapport-building.The Transformational Sales Philosophy is a sales approach that prioritises building authentic, meaningful relationships with clients over simply making a transaction.

Dysphagia is a common condition in older adults, especially if they’ve lived through a serious condition like cancer or a stroke. Sometimes dysphagia can just occur due to old age. Dysphagia can lead to dangerous consequences if not cared for properly, but well managed isn’t a problem at all.

Your morning routine and how you start the day tends to set the tone for that day.A stressed and hurried morning with negative news as you eat breakfast can set a negative tone for that whole day.A slow and unstressed start to your day with uplifting conversations over the breakfast table or a positive podcast in your ears as you ride the bus can on the other hand set a positive tone for the rest of your day.So find a routine that lifts you and your spirits up to have a more optimistic and constructive day at work. One where you also feel strong to be able handle negative or challenging situations.No matter if you’ve started your day in a positive way, that can quickly be derailed by negative energy flowing in as you get to work.Here’s how you can protect your mind and yourself from that:Focus on minimizing.You may never be able to fully remove negative energy and people from influencing you at work.

I never thought I’d have a life-changing revelation in the cereal aisle at Walmart, but that’s exactly what happened. As I tried to decide which breakfast option to buy, my thoughts went something like this:I don’t know what to get.I really want Cinnamon Toast Crunch.But I can’t get that. I should get the Special K.Shoulds and musts are instilled in us from the time we are very little.

While college is an adventure for the student, their first experience of independence and with a whole world to discover, for parents it can be a stressful time. You may have trouble with the fact that they’re no longer under your roof where you can protect and guide them. But things change, children grow up and adults grow older. Remember how it felt when you were in that position. Here are five things to consider, to make it easier.

Establishing deep meaningful genuine relationships with others is a vital aspect of personal and professional success. Numerous studies have found that social connections are essential for our overall well-being, both physical and mental. Despite this, people often tend to overlook its importance in their lives.

Alberta McKinney is one of the coaches that we found this month and we did a little interview with her. She impressed us with her financial wisdom and strength of character. She started her career back in the 90s when she worked for Financial Planning Firm. She realized that small businesses had passion but lacked the knowledge […]

Raising a child with ADHD often magnifies the challenges of caregiving. If you are a father with ADHD, as I am, you can only give your kids the structure and support they need if you manage your own symptoms first. And that begins with regulating your emotions, managing stress, and learning to respond positively to your child’s emotional needs.Try the following parenting tips to forge a more meaningful connection with your child.Don’t rush to fix everyone.

My name is Courtney and I have schizophrenia. I was diagnosed in 2021 after being in psychosis. I was holding a job by a thread, I was having auditory hallucinations and persecutory delusions that the government was following me and spying on me.

Astrology can provide a potent tool to assist you in achieving your family planning objectives… Increasing your chances of conception by keeping track of your fertility… Watching for signs of an unplanned pregnancy… In short, Astrology can be used to forecast fertility and organize pregnancies. Take a deep breath, let these astrology related fertility facts […]

“The best apology is simply admitting your mistake. The worst apology is dressing up your mistake with rationalizations to make it look like you were not really wrong, but just misunderstood.” ~Dodinsky

Discipline is an essential aspect of parenting, aimed at teaching children appropriate behavior and helping them develop self-control. However, the methods employed in discipline can have long-lasting effects on a child’s well-being, particularly when physical punishment is involved.

ReVell Johnson is one of the coaches that we found this month and we did a little interview with her. She impressed us with her wisdom and motivation. She always wanted to help people be the best versions of themselves. Her path lead her to mindvalley where she had couple of trainings. She was asked to […]

Novelist and science communicator Hank Green has been video blogging with his brother, author John Green, since 2007. The siblings later launched an educational media company that produces content widely used in high schools across the country. In a new video on their popular YouTube channel vlogbrothers, Green revealed, as he put it, “Good news/bad news.”

Q:  I was told a therapist could help my child, who has ADHD, with his behavioral issues. How do I choose a therapist and what can I expect in the way of treatment practices?A: Many mental-health professionals are adequately trained to address behaviors that accompany ADHD.

By all accounts, we’ve become a nation of people desperately trying to manage stress overload. According to a 2022 survey from the American Psychological Association, the problem is so bad that around one-quarter of all adults can’t function because of high-stress levels. This is especially problematic for those working and trying to reach their career-related goals.

We’ve all had a “gut feeling,” or someone has told us to “follow our gut.” It’s that feeling that we may know something just by knowing—our intuition telling us something. It turns out that this feeling is more than just a feeling.

12-3-30 workouts, all the coastal cowgirl looks that I’ve been wearing on repeat so far this spring, the list could go on and on. When I recently came across the “everything shower” trend, I knew I had to give this one a go, too. If you’re wondering what on Earth the everything shower is, 1) I’m truly honored to be the one to enlighten you and 2) your life is about to be changed for good.

Playing Roblox with kids is fun, but what about letting the kids talk to strangers? Kids surely don’t come with manuals, and parenting is even more challenging in the digital age. 

“The happiness we seek cannot be found through grasping, trying to hold on to things. It cannot be found through getting serious and uptight about wanting things to go in the direction we think will bring happiness.” ~Pema Chodron

In today’s age, it’s all too easy to become bogged down and have your confidence drained from pressurised and intense situations. Whether you’re in a rut from a personal relationship crumbling, the death of a loved one or have had professional trouble, it’s now extremely common to suffer silently and believe there are no options that could potentially improve the rut.

,” 85% of families intend to travel with their children in 2023. Since remote work blurred the lines a bit further between home and work, some parents may choose to take their kids on work trips, capitalizing on the opportunity to spend more time with them while also .

, about my travels, and making a documentary, [about helping implement a self-sustainable bike workshop in rural Namibia], and all I had were memories. I was worried about the future. Getting out of bed was hard.

We live in a world where so much emphasis is put on appearance. Many people use clothing, makeup, and accessories as ways to enhance their appearance and to express their personality. For those with skin conditions like eczema, there are more factors to consider when deciding what to wear for the day, aside from what may be trendy or personal preferences. Eczema is a chronic condition in which the skin becomes itchy, rough, and inflamed. It can cause discolored patches, and scratching can make the skin prone to oozing, bleeding, and even infection.

“Having a positive mental attitude is asking how something can be done rather than saying it can’t be done.”Bo Bennett“To avoid situations in which you might make mistakes may be the biggest mistake of all.”Peter McWilliams“We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are.”Anais NinOne of the very first things I started to work on consciously with my own personal development was to improve my outlook on life.It was over 15 years ago that I started to delve into this topic and to step by step – and while sometimes tumbling backwards – build a more optimistic outlook.An attitude that would over time become more and more stable so that I could not only look at the world in a positive way during good days.But also so I could stay positive and constructive even during tough times and keep working towards something better.In this article I’d like to share 19 of the best, smartest and most effective habits for doing so that I have learned during over more than a decade.I hope you will find something helpful here to stay positive.Bonus: Download a free step-by-step checklist that will show you how to stay positive. It’s easy to save as a PDF or print out for whenever you need it during your day or weekOne of the simplest but most effective ways to build a more positive outlook has in my experience been to ask more helpful questions as often as possible.When I am in what seems like a negative situation – maybe I have been lazy, made a mistake, failed or stumbled in some kind of way – then I like to ask myself questions like:Doing so is a whole lot better than what I used to do in such situations.

Staying healthy as a college student is crucial to achieving academic success and maintaining overall well-being. However, with a busy schedule, the demands of academic life, and the desire to experience the excitement of college life, it’s not always easy for students to prioritize their health. In this article, we’ll discuss four important aspects that college students should focus on to maintain their health throughout the semester and beyond.

“Sometimes we motivate ourselves by thinking of what we want to become. Sometimes we motivate ourselves by thinking about who we don’t ever want to be again.” ~Shane Niemeyer

Welcome to The Everygirl Podcast. Whether you’re looking for insider secrets from successful women that have your dream job, are interested in expert advice to transform your health and feel your best, or just want to be entertained and laugh along with us on your commute, we’ve got you covered.At some point along my lactose intolerance journey, having a perpetual stomach ache became a part of my personal brand.

“One of the greatest awakenings comes when you realize that not everybody changes.  Some people never change.  And that’s their journey.  It’s not yours to try and fix it for them.” ~Unknown

Vibha Sharma is one of the coaches that we found this month and we did a little interview with her. She impressed us with her expertise and dedication. She always had a passion for helping people to become the best version of themselves. Through her own journey she discovered the power of mindfulness and spirituality and that […]

Managing a chronic condition can be overwhelming, especially in the beginning. There is so much to learn and manage, alongside just not feeling like your “normal” self. Having a plan can help. But you will need some experts on your side to help you along the way.  

How do you practice conversations with social anxiety? Having had conversations with 10,000+ strangers over the last decade, here’s one question I get asked a lot: “So, how do I get better at conversations?” And if you have social anxiety like Barbara and I do, things are just a tad bit more challenging… OK, much more challenging. (Let’s be honest for a sec, shall we?) On some days, talking to people can feel like this: Or this: Now, here’s the good news: You can have great conversations even if you feel anxious.

Hearing aids have come a long way since their inception. They have been designed with advanced technology to help the hearing-impaired improve their hearing to a significant extent. Although different types of hearing aids are available in the market, they all have the same basic mechanism of action: they amplify sounds.

While it is worldwide known as “The Magic Fountain”, its complete name is Montjuïc Magic Fountain (or Font magical de Montjuïc in its original language), and it is located in Carles Buïgas Square, between the Plaça d’ Espanya and the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya, in the Sants-Montjuïc district. While its beauty is notorious at any time of any day, many tourists choose to catch a view of its renowned shows. Here, we propose a guide through the history of this tradition.

The mental health of teen girls in America is in crisis. With rates of depression, suicidality, sexual violence, and bullying at unprecedented highs among teen girls in general — and even higher for teen girls with ADHD — meaningful, comprehensive help is needed, and the sooner the better.But what does that help look like? We asked ADDitude readers — parents, educators, and clinicians — to tell us what’s needed to support and protect teen girls with ADHD.

How many times have you set a goal that required a quantum leap or felt like a stretch, and then you missed it? You’re not alone. No business owner crushes every goal, 100% of the time. Yet for some reason, business owners will get down on themselves in some pretty destructive ways that only keep them from attaining their goals longer. Success is about more than productivity and ambitious goals.

Every parent aspires to raise children who are confident, self-reliant, and capable of navigating life’s challenges independently. Instilling a sense of independence in children is a valuable gift that empowers them to develop essential life skills and fosters their personal growth. As parents, there are certain practices we can adapt to nurture independence in our children.

Robin Waite is one of the coaches that we found this month and we did a little interview with him. He impressed us with his experience and analytical mindset. He started coaching as a result of a happy accident. He sold his marketing agency in order to spend more time with his daughters, and during […]

One of the leading causes of bladder stones is dehydration. When dehydrated, your urine becomes more concentrated, increasing the risk of developing urinary crystals and stones.

Some moments you never forget. They become seared into your memory because the weight of the experience is so great. You remember what you were wearing and what time of day it was.