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Providing Space for Yourself Through the Holidays What does it mean to provide space for yourself? It’s really about boundaries. The holidays are full of all kinds of different experiences and interactions with various people. We have some serious history with some of these people (our family members). Other times,
The development of boundaries begins early in life and is reinforced by the relationships we form during the remainder of our lives. As a child, you expect your environment to provide you with your wants and needs. The child has an expectation of safety, nourishment, love, trust, and security. As
The rescuer is one who tries to save, prevent, protect, or mold. This role has good intentions, which can make it difficult for you to identify when this is a role that you are taking on. It can seem as though it would be even more admirable when you are
The Harm of Workaholism Workalism is one of those addictive patterns that our culture sort of props up and celebrates. Hard work equals excellence. However, this pattern can be harmful to our relationships and even ourselves. This behavior pattern is often romanticized by our workplaces. When we are working with