Emotional abuse is a term that's more and more frequently used these days, but before we go there, let's first talk about what emotional abuse isn't. It's not emotional abuse to argue with your partner. It's not emotionally abusive if someone reacts with hurt feelings due to something you have said or done. People tend to react from their own perceptions so their actions don't always accurately define your behavior. It's also not emotional abuse to speak your mind with bl
Ever have one of those days life gives you one karate kick in the teeth after another? Most people have experienced times like this in their lives. When this happens, it's normal to experience low self-confidence and second guess all your decisions. Here are some tips I recommend to others that can be beneficial. 1) Ask yourself, "What caused a great deal of anxiety at first but now is relatively easy?" Self-confidence often waivers when we try challenges that are new, di