In which we dig through the internet for our favorite articles related to wholeness and healing in relationships:
10 SIGNS YOU HAVE A SOLID FOUNDATION FOR A MARRIAGE via The Huffington Post
What a great article for those dating and married alike! Communication, intentions, connection, and respect are only a few of the healthy factors mentioned on this list. As you read, I challenge you to take some time to examine your own relationship. Keeping mind no relationship is perfect, but these are some great benchmarks to test.
THE ‘SHOULD’ TRAP: EXPECTATIONS, ENTITLEMENT, AND GRATITUDE via Good Therapy
Albert Ellis put it best when he said, “Stop shoulding on yourself”. The writer of this article reminds us of the ways we aggravate adversity by locking others into our unproductive expectations. “It is not someone else’s responsibility to remove all obstacles and make a smooth path to our success and comfort. Thinking otherwise is just an unproductive illusion.” The last bit of the read gives you some options to reflect on. What can you do differently the next time you’re in a difficult situation?
STRESS, EATING, AND SLEEPPsychology Today
Ahh stress. The one thing no one wants but yet everyone has. I felt it important to share something we could all use a reminder of every once and a while. It’s evident that stress affects what you eat and how you sleep, not to mention how you feel when all of that compiles together. So remember to take care of yourself. Any article that encourages me to take a mid-day nap is a good article to me!
Have an awesome weekend!
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