Leslie Glass's Blog, page 173
February 25, 2020
Do You Know How To Take Care Of Yourself?
Do you know how to take care of yourself? This doesn’t necessarily mean paying your bills, getting some sleep, and maintaining your career. This is all about self-care. How often do you get the recommended amount of sleep each night? When was the last time you actually had a glass of water? Have you gone...
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Instagram Happy or Really Happy?
In today’s world, with social media, you can make your life look however you want it to look. I recently read a story about an Instagram influencer who got caught trying to look like she took a trip to Bali. In reality, most of the photos of her “exotic trip” she took in an Ikea....
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Boundaries Help You Be Yourself
Healthy boundaries help you know who you are and what you want. Is that a surprising idea? Why do we need boundaries, anyway? Those who feel secure and have healthy self esteem know what they want and can communicate without fear of being battered for speaking up. Healthy self esteem and healthy family relationships have...
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February 24, 2020
Kinds Of Domestic Violence May Surprise You
You may think domestic violence is limited to either physical abuse or bullying, but abuse is all about gaining and keeping power. The cycle of violence can continue to repeat itself and the abuse often worsens over time. Emotional abuse is a form of domestic violence that includes many hurtful tactics Verbal abuse: yelling at you, insulting you...
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Starting Fresh Is Better Than Living In The Dark
Starting fresh doesn’t mean you’re back to square one. You’ve gained so much – so while it may feel like a setback, it’s not. You have more knowledge and experience to keep yourself afloat. Don’t let yourself stress over the clean page; it’s much better than living in the dark. Here are three ways to...
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Manipulation Makes You A Fixer
Manipulation makes you a fixer by getting you to do, often unreasonable, things that you really don’t want to do. It’s important to know that manipulation is often built on a series of lies and misinformation. Lies what’s really happening or about you inspire negative feelings. You feel guilty or sad, and you worry about...
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If They Don’t Know They’re Wrong, It’s Not Worth It
We’ve all had arguments with someone who simply won’t assume responsibility for their mistakes. They either deflect the blame, or lay it on you. When they can’t own up to their wrongdoings, it’s time to move on – staying with them is not worth it. Here are some telltale signs of when it’s time to...
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Ghosting Is Shunning 2020 Style
Ghosting is shunning taken to a whole new level in the digital age. Isolating and ignoring people has been used since forever by regimes and religious groups use to control the beliefs and behavior of its members. Perceived wrongdoing followed by punishment in the form of the silent treatment, banishment, excommunication, torture, and even death...
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Relapse Prevention Tips That Work
If you are a person in recovery, it is crucial to have plans for relapse prevention. Why, you ask? Well, have you ever heard someone call alcoholism and addiction the diseases of isolation? It refers to the crazy phenomenon that happens when an alcoholic or addict is struggling and instead of reaching out to someone...
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Hurt Feelings Can Control You
Hurt feelings in a loved one can make you feel so bad. Is it your fault wen someone takes everything you say the wrong way? We count excessive sensitivity, way up there in the relationship manipulation department? Here’s why. One of the most painful forms of relationship stress is walking on eggshells with someone you...
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