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If yes, you may need to set some personal boundaries and start taking as good care of yourself as you do others. Doing so will shield you from unwarranted toxic behavior and reckless invalidation. To help you get in the right frame of mind, we’ve curated a list of quotes about boundaries and hope they help you explore boundary setting for yourself. 45 Setting Boundaries Quotes to Propel You to Set Your Own Our healthy boundaries quotes can apply to the six types of limits: emotional, physical, sexual, workplace, material, and time....

As Jon Kabat-Zinn said, “Wherever you go, there you are.” To stop overthinking and climb out of your head is an essential component of good mental health. Because drowning in corrosive thoughts leads to catastrophizing, and catastrophizing can result in general anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. So how can you bust out of your brain? Quote therapy can help. How to Use These Quotes About Overthinking Quotes can be a powerful mindfulness tool....

Teachers are vastly underpaid for the work they do. The least we can do is thank them. Below, you’ll find a list of 67 carefully crafted messages of appreciation for teachers. We bet you’ll find more than one ideal for your situation. How Do You Write Good Feedback for a Teacher? Start with a list of things you appreciate about the teacher you have in mind: They’ve helped your child not only understand but enjoy a difficult subject; They’ve lit a fire in your kid to serve their community or to reach a particular goal; They’ve cared enough to get to know your kid and build a connection with them....

Lots of laughter or uncomfortable silences? There’s no better game to ignite an engaging and fun conversation than This or That questions! This or That questions are funny and intriguing at the same time because they present you with just two options. Whether you love or hate them both, you must choose only one. The result isn’t just a few hours of entertainment and non-stop conversation (without those weird moments of silence)....

One day life is just fine and the next you feel like the rug has been pulled out from under you. It leaves you wondering, “Will I ever be happy again?” You can’t see a glimmer of light between the dark clouds that seem to surround you. If you’re feeling down and wondering how to be happy again, either because of a challenging relationship or a recent life difficulty, it is possible to address your feelings and find happiness....

Even if that relationship is now over, you may still be living with the long term effects of emotional abuse. The relief that comes of no longer being subject to abusive treatment doesn’t erase its impact on your psychological well-being. A Canadian study involving 1,000 women aged 15 and up resulted in the following statistics: 35% of the women had experienced emotional abuse growing up43% had suffered some form of abuse as children or adolescents39% had experienced emotional abuse in a relationship within the past five years...

It is the centerpiece around which everything else in our lives revolves. Or at least it should be. This significant other, our love relationship, can define our happiness and well-being, our sense of security, and even our self-confidence and self-esteem. When things are going well with our beloved, life is generally good. Even when other parts of our lives are difficult or challenging, having the loving support and presence of your partner make these challenges easier to tolerate and overcome....

When you are more intentional about your relationship, it becomes the learning laboratory for your personal evolution. You learn relationship habits and skills that help you heal the past and move forward with more self-awareness, emotional maturity, and confidence. As you both grow as individuals, your relationship will evolve past the heady intoxication of your early love to a more mature and satisfying intimacy. But how do couples evolve past conflict, boredom, and disengagement to build a healthy relationship that stands the test of time?...

But it can be hard to find the right words to say what you truly feel. That’s why we have a few helpful tips and examples of beautiful letters that will help you write a heartfelt letter full of love and meaning. Expressing yourself isn’t always easy, so we have provided sample letters that capture all of the emotions that come along with marriage: joy, gratitude, excitement, and unconditional love....

After all, everyone does that to some extent. We like what’s familiar. We want comfort and harmony. Some of us develop quite the arsenal of self-sabotaging behaviors, though. And if your life is less than what you’d like it to be, chances are you’re in that club. But what exactly does it mean to self-sabotage? What should you look out for? And once you see the signs, what can you do about it?...

An emotional affair often represents a lack of emotional contentment at home. But emotional intimacy with a person outside of the relationship can erode and eventually destroy the marriage or partnership. Realistically, ending an emotional affair offers the only way to avoid the turmoil and negativity that will inevitably overtake your marriage and potentially end it. Just because an emotional affair does not have an active sexual component does not mean that it will never turn into full-blown sexual infidelity....

You don’t even like yourself. Maybe you’re having one today. It seems everyone is better than you in some way – smarter, more attractive, more accomplished. A tidal wave of low self-esteem washes over you. You can’t stop wondering if you’re worth anyone’s attention, praise, or love. And that’s a low place to be. When you get in this state, don’t continue to feed the low self-esteem beast by pondering all the ways you feel unworthy....

Whether the children have just met each other or been friends for years, they will soon be immersed in conversation and laughter. Would you rather questions can be funny, yucky, or thought-provoking. Time will fly by as they play during a long trip, sleepover, party, or family reunion. And better yet, kids will get to know more about each other and themselves while discussing their answers. How to Play the Would You Rather Game for Kids As long as you have a partner, you can play the game, but it’s also great for groups of any size....

Healthy ambition is never a bad thing. Setting and reaching goals is the backbone of a fulfilling life. Your targets needn’t be huge, but they should mean something to you. So, to help pump you up, we’ve compiled a list of quotes about ambition and goals. Bookmark and return when you need to jump-start your motivation. 35 Ambition Quotes to Light a Fire Under You Are you in the market for quotes about ambition?...

In either case, if you’re reading these integrity quotes, you know how serious that is. Your good character is the reflection of the moral strength you’ve built over the years. People see integrity when your actions and words match your moral code. The following quotes about integrity come from people who’ve seen it in others or have striven to cultivate it in themselves. Which ones speak loudest to you?...

One phase was coming to a close (raising kids, a career in PR), and I was stuck in that netherworld of uncertainty about my next steps. Frankly, I didn’t have any idea how to go about finding my passion. I’d been trying to figure it out for over a year without much success. Nothing seemed intriguing, and the things that did were clearly out-of-the-question (ie: become a professional ballet dancer)....

How do you come up with a Christmas gift idea that represents both his and her interests without being cheesy or predictable? As the holiday season approaches, it’s time to start thinking about a meaningful gift so you aren’t forced to make a last-minute decision on a gift that may wind up being re-gifted. When you’re considering a gift for a couple, here are a few things to consider:...

When you lose someone you love, it’s so difficult to put into words the depth of your sorrow and the feelings of profound loss you’re experiencing. Grief can wash over you like a tsunami, making it impossible to sort through your emotions — much less articulate them in any coherent way. Perhaps you know someone else who is dealing with grief, and you want to share quotes on grief that will reflect your care and concern for their loss....

Most of us hold on much longer than we should, hoping things will get better or the person will change. It doesn’t often happen that you get a clear sign from the universe telling you it’s time to skedaddle. And even if that did happen, turning around and taking that first step is pretty daunting. Are you in a situation where you suspect it’s time (or past time) to walk away, but perhaps you’re having trouble?...

You know this as a person and a reader, but it’s no good recognizing that if you don’t see your own character strengths and weaknesses. Of course, most of us have a much easier time knowing our strengths than identifying our weaknesses. Strengths are great and help you achieve. But those very human weaknesses have a part to play in your life, too. Understanding how both contribute to your identity is a valuable part of emotional intelligence and self-awareness....