Okay, first off, let me tell you that there is no way to be 100% unmanipulatable. However, there are ways to reduce your vulnerability, and this article will look at those. Ready? Forget About Stereotypes The first thing you need to do to reduce your vulnerability to...
The man asked an Arab sheik what kind of car he drives, and he replied, “A Mercedes.” He then asked what kind of car his son drives, he said, “A Land Rover.” When he asked what type of car his grandson would drive, he said, “A camel. Soft...
Most of us were brought up to be nice. It makes relationships easier and living more hospitable, but where do you draw the line? How nice is too nice? What’s “Nice?” Before we talk about how nice is too nice, let’s define what it means to be...
Who doesn’t love movie therapy? It’s the Christmas season. It’s a Wonderful Life is one of my favorite movies. It gets me all teary eyed every time I watch it. AND it’s a great illustration of what codependency looks like. Want to learn? Come...
We all carry silent beliefs inside that were mostly formed in childhood. They happen when our minds are not developed, we are powerless, and our view of the world is immature. So the conclusions that we come to are irrational and emotional. And yet, these are the...