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What is Self-Worth and How do we Build It? Self-worth is defined by Merriam-Webster as “a feeling that you are a good person who deserves to be treated with respect”. It means that you value yourself and feel that you’re worthy. Self-worth is more behavioral than emotional and is mostly about how you act toward what you value rather than how you compare yourself towards others. For example, a person…

Sexual intimacy in a relationship can help bring a couple closer together, but can also have the potential to become unhealthy and abusive. Are you wondering if you have a healthy sexual relationship? Four signs that can signify a healthy sexual relationship include emotional vulnerability, well-balanced sexuality, respecting boundaries, and trust. Read below to learn more. You can be Emotionally Vulnerable Sharing your emotions and communicating openly with your partner…

Resolving conflict where both parties end happily can be challenging but not impossible. There are many tools you can use to help you resolve conflict. Using the acronym, CARE, can help you get there. The four ways to resolve conflict meaningfully include communicating, actively listening, reviewing all options, and ending with a win-win solution. Can you think of any other ways to help you resolve conflict? Let us know in…

Be Mindful Mindfulness is all about our own sense of self-awareness, creating a greater connection with our bodies and emotions, and a stronger presence within our immediate environments. Practicing mindfulness can help you erase your negative beliefs about yourself and can help you begin to start loving yourself. Mindfulness has even been found to have a positive impact on self-compassion, as it has a tendency to lessen self-judgment (Kabat-Zinn, 2014).…

Educate Yourself The first thing you want to do if one of your loved one is depressed is educate yourself on depression, especially if you have never experienced it yourself. Look at online resources and familiarize yourself with the symptoms, warning signs, support available, treatment options, and more. If you’ve never had depression, it might be hard to empathize with your loved one about it or even understand why they…

Ambition is the persistent and generalized striving for success, attainment, and accomplishment. Ambitious people have an inner drive that helps them stay motivated when working toward their goals. Having ambition is important because it can help you achieve what you want in life. Luckily, there are many ways to learn to be more ambitious in your life including making SMART goals and having a life coach. Find ways to shift…

When you’re just starting out in a new relationship, it’s always important to look for relationship green flags. A green flag in a relationship indicates mutual respect between one another and compatibility. While they might be subtle, it’s still critical to pay attention to them in order to help determine the long-term potential with one another. Examples of relationship green flags include making time for the other person, being a…

Stonewalling involves refusing to communicate with another person. Stonewalling is not effective. And, if it becomes a habit, it can reduce your ability to resolve conflict with your partner. Stonewalling can build a giant divide in your relationship because when one partner shuts down during an argument, it can be hurtful, frustrating, and harmful to your partner. There are many signs of stonewalling including discomfort when discussing feelings and refusing…

Anxiety is a mental disorder that is characterized by excessive feelings of worry. It can be all-consuming and unfortunately causes everyday, persistent worrying and fear. However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t ways to cope with it. Seeking medical care is always a smart idea, especially if it starts to interfere with your daily life. However, there are also natural remedies that may help ease your anxiety. This includes exercising regularly,…