A relationship doesn’t turn toxic overnight. It is typically a gradual process. Little things that are overlooked and forgiven can become part of a repeated cycle. Unless physical abuse is present, toxic traits in a relationship are red flags to overcome as a couple with professional help to break the cycle. 10 Toxic Traits in a Relationship As you read through the list of 10 toxic traits in a relationship, consider if they sound familiar. Look for repeated patterns [...]
Perhaps anxiety has never been much of an issue for you in the past. Not until menopause. Now, it seems like life is suddenly much harder, and you are not bouncing back as quickly as you should. Situations that you would have shrugged off in the past have you worrying more now to the point that you get physically, emotionally, and mentally sick. Menopause is often accompanied by anxiety, but you can glide through this season with a few [...]
If you are like a lot of people, you want to avoid excessive prescription drug use. You want to treat your anxiety, but you are not sure how without medication. You can choose natural remedies for anxiety. When practiced consistently, they have been shown to lower stress levels and anxiety. In some cases, they provide better-quality sleep, reduced blood pressure, and a better resting heart rate. What Is Anxiety? Anxiety is a response to fear and worry. Sometimes, this [...]
Abandonment issues can cause problems in relationships and how one views oneself. It can lead to emotional distancing from others, low self-esteem, and a lack of self-confidence. The fear of rejection may cause self-sabotage in relationships and careers. But you can move past abandonment issues and rebuild your self-image. Ways to Move Past Abandonment Issues Abandonment issues can make life complicated. For some people, this can be sabotaging a beautiful relationship out of fear that the other person will [...]
Intermittent fasting (IF) is all the rage at the moment. There are several types of IF, and people see results. But is there a danger in the practice of fasting, especially if you are diagnosed with an eating disorder? What about intermittent fasting if you typically engage in binge-eating behavior? It’s important to first identify the three common eating disorders (ED) and then explain the pros and cons of intermittent fasting. What is considered an eating disorder? An eating [...]
Every child is different. Some thrive in brick-and-mortar school environments, while others do better in a virtual or homeschool setting. The National Homeschool Education Research Institute states that “87% of peer-reviewed studies on social, emotional, and psychological development show homeschool students perform statistically significantly better than those in conventional schools.” The improvement in child behavior through homeschooling makes a lasting impression. Why Homeschooling Works for Improving Child Behavior Child behavior can be influenced by a variety of factors, including: [...]
Emotional abuse can come in many forms, including name-calling and insults. But gaslighting is one form you may not be aware of. The signs of gaslighting can rob you of your self-confidence and place you in an emotionally abusive relationship. What is Gaslighting? Gaslighting is the act of someone intentionally saying or doing things to make you doubt yourself or think you are crazy. Manipulators use gaslighting to control and manage their victims. When you are knowledgeable of the [...]
Have you ever thought at length about sleep? For several hours every day, we sleep and unplug from the world around us. We might drift into dreams, nightmares, or a restless sleep, and all the while the world carries on without us. There are many benefits of sleep, and sleep shouldn’t be something you treat as an optional extra or an inconvenience. It’s one of the Lord’s many blessings that helps us maintain our well-being. Our Culture and Sleep [...]
It’s not always easy to know when you’re in a toxic work environment. Some jobs seem fine when you first join, only for them to become hostile and exploitative over time. Others are obviously unhealthy from the start, and though you try to navigate the toxicity, you find yourself struggling more than you thought you would. Regardless of the profession, at some point, you can expect to encounter behavior that negatively affects mental health in the workplace. As the [...]
God didn’t make you to fit into someone else’s box. Just because your mind operates outside the typical box doesn’t mean there’s anything wrong with you. If you’re neurodivergent and if your brain is wired that way, it’s only logical that you’d approach work differently as well. Sometimes you just need to define neurodivergent habits. Embracing your brain’s natural rhythm by pinpointing effective neurodivergent habits is key to self-acceptance. Not compared to anyone else. Not by society’s standard of [...]
A popular series of books has been written to help expecting and new parents navigate pregnancy and the early milestones in their child’s life. When you know what to expect and what is typical in a given situation, you know what to look out for, how to make sense of your journey, and the right questions to ask. In the same way, there’s great benefit in getting a heads up about what to expect in the first year of [...]
It might be hard to hear, but the combination of codependency and narcissism in a relationship makes for a toxic dynamic that damages both parties in the long run. In this dynamic, the narcissist believes they are owed love, loyalty, and devotion while not offering much in return. The codependent partner, meanwhile, spends all their energy desperately trying to make the relationship work, often at the expense of their own happiness, desires, and needs. This is a simplified explanation [...]
