Leslie Glass's Blog, page 181
February 7, 2020
Generation Sober Trades Booze for Mindfulness
From a very young age, millennials have earned a reputation for being the most coddled generation in American history. So as they hit their twenties, it was fair to assume a generation raised by over-attentive helicopter parents would become the biggest group of party animals since the Roman Empire. But, in reality, the opposite has...
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Beauty Benefits: Why Sobriety Makes You Look Great
I don’t want to trivialize sobriety, or the deep and meaningful reasons why many people choose to quit drinking. But can we talk about the beauty benefits of alcohol-free living for a second? If you (like me) are a little bit vain sometimes – and you do care about the way you look – then...
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How To Escape A Narcissist
It can be daunting, trying to escape a narcissist. They have spent their lives developing their fantasies of being the sole savior of the world – and the means to protect their delusions. Instead of understanding that they’re not perfect, they project any imperfections onto their victims: partners, relatives, friends. These toxic relationships are dangerous...
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How To Escape A Narcissist
It can be daunting, trying to escape a narcissist. They have spent their lives developing their fantasies of being the sole savior of the world – and the means to protect their delusions. Instead of understanding that they’re not perfect, they project any imperfections onto their victims: partners, relatives, friends. These toxic relationships are dangerous...
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Know What To Look For In A Healthy Relationship
A healthy relationship shouldn’t make anyone feel anxious, stressed, or alone. Those are signs of a toxic relationship. If you find yourself stuck in a relationship where you’re disrespected, ghosted, or feel powerless, leave or seek help so you can. Sometimes, it can be tough to see what can be considered healthy traits in relationships....
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Know What To Look For In A Healthy Relationship
A healthy relationship shouldn’t make anyone feel anxious, stressed, or alone. Those are signs of a toxic relationship. If you find yourself stuck in a relationship where you’re disrespected, ghosted, or feel powerless, leave or seek help so you can. Sometimes, it can be tough to see what can be considered healthy traits in relationships....
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February 6, 2020
Six Kinds Of Domestic Violence
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. Domestic violence comes from a variety of sources All too often domestic violence accompanies substance or alcohol...
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Know Your Limits And Enforce Them
Always be sure to know your limits – and remember to enforce them. You have your own life to be responsible for. It’s tough to pull yourself out of the mindset that it’s okay to stretch too thinly to be there for anyone who asks. However, we have to remember that we’re only one person...
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February 5, 2020
After Surviving Trauma Can You Be Happy
After surviving trauma, you may feel that just getting out of bed is an achievement. In many ways, it’s easy to lose your ability to seek joy or even feel joy about anything. PTSD can cause you to live in fear and become focused on staying safe. It makes good sense. If you’ve lived through...
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Run – It’s A Toxic Relationship
When you feel that you’re in a toxic relationship – run. Do gaslighting or ghosting sound familiar? How about a constant stream of lies and jealousy? How in control do you feel in your relationship? Sometimes, we give our partners the benefit of the doubt and suppress our gut feelings. Don’t do that. It only...
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