Me Before We – The foundation of Healthy Relationships
It is like putting on your oxygen mask first In a world that often emphasizes the importance of togetherness and unity, the idea of “Me before We” might sound counterintuitive at first. After all, aren’t relationships supposed to be about compromise and prioritizing the other person? This is certainly what I thought for a long […]
The Handyman Father, the Teenager and the Messy Kitchen
A Guide for Fathers Using Non-violent Communication The scenario A father spent a lot of time and energy to upgrade the kitchen. He installed new cabinets and countertops. The kitchen upgrade symbolizes more than new cabinets and countertops. For him it’s a heartfelt effort to create a better space for the family to share meals, […]
Connection or control. You choose!
A pivotal moment in my life was when someone called me a control-freak. This was painful and I felt very hurt. It was not the way I saw myself. I was evaluating my behavior according to my intentions and not my actions. The truth of the matter was that I felt safe when I could […]
Cultivating a healthier relationship with yourself.
Understanding the language of our emotions and feelings. Emotions act as messengers, providing insights into our current experiences. For instance, feelings of sadness indicate something is amiss and needs to be released, while anger signifies a need for protection due to perceived threats or crossed boundaries. Emotions are usually short-lived, unlike feelings, which evolve as […]
Becoming your own best friend
Most women I know struggle to be their own best friend. Why is that? The way we were disciplined is the way we will discipline ourselves.” This is by no means a ‘parent-blaming’ statement. I believe parents can only parent to the extent they have the skills, knowledge and self-awareness to not pass on […]
