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How To Be Emotionally Healthy (Part 2)
Being emotionally vulnerable can be terrifying. One reason I became a therapist, is to feel safe and appear like I've got things together. When people come to me for help, I'm seen as the expert, and I get to remain in control. Asking for help is much more vulnerable than dishing it out. I'm much more comfortable helping than being helped. I'm not proud of this.
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12 Life Balance Tips (Part 2)
I'm usually not a jerk to my clients, yet I can be towards my family. Professionally, the consequences of acting poorly are clear to me (e.g. loss of money, reputation, etc.). At home the consequences are even greater, yet rarely on my mind (e.g. damaged relationships). It's the same type of thing with life balance. Workaholism might not seem costly, but actually causes destruction (e.g. damaged health, damaged relationships, mental health issues, etc.). Negative behaviors can be easier to stop when the consequences are immediate, yet unfortunately, the greatest damage we do to our lives comes through a slow progression.
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10 Great Dates You Can Have at Home
Going on a traditional gate (e.g. dinner and expensive activity) date can be expensive. You have fun dating options available at home for free. Think of dating as a chance to build your friendship with your spouse. Here are some great dating at home ideas that are basically free.
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Keep Your Marriage Healthy with a Weekly Date
Do you want to have a winning marriage or a mediocre one? Are you running the race of marriage to thrive or are you just trying to survive? Just surviving is not only stressful, but it's depressing. Put in the effort to win.
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