Maternal Mirrors By Barbara Kantrowitz and Pat Wingert, Newsweek Two books look at the influence mothers have on their daughters’ body image – and how women can instill confidence instead of insecurity. The next time you take a look in the mirror and find yourself asking, “Does my butt look fat in this dress?,” it…
Oprah Radio Letting go of a grudge you’re holding against someone can be difficult, but letting go of a grudge you’re holding against yourself can be even more so, Dr. Robin says. Maybe you’re upset with yourself because of the way you’ve spent your money or because you chose not to have children. No matter the…
By Catherine Pratt, Life-With-Confidence.com Every single one of us on this planet suffers in some way. Doesn’t matter if you’re rich or poor, male or female, white, black or purple. As my friend tells me, “it’s part of our contract in being born. We have to suffer.” Some people seem to experience much greater personal…
Five Steps to Forgiving Yourself with Dr. Phil Oprah.com Dr. Phil says that you have the power to be miserable the rest of your life. Or, you can say, “I’m going to give myself the permission to heal.” You have to decide whether you’re going to define a new relationship with yourself and remove the…
By Edward Viljoen Understanding forgiveness and using it in your life to move forward with relationships and career is a daunting task when you’re feeling betrayed and hurt. It is well known that exercise is a powerful antidote to depression. However, try exercising when you’re depressed. It’s not that easy. Similarly, it’s pretty well known…
Forgiveness is the mental, emotional and/or spiritual process of ceasing to feel resentment, indignation or anger against another person for a perceived offense, difference or mistake, or ceasing to demand punishment or restitution.
MayoClinic.com When someone you care about hurts you, you can hold onto anger, resentment and thoughts of revenge – or embrace forgiveness and move forward. Nearly everyone has been hurt by the actions or words of another. Perhaps your mother criticized your parenting skills or your partner had an affair. These wounds can leave you…
By Mel Trudgett “Always forgive your enemies, nothing annoys them so much.” – Oscar Wilde This is a great quote and a fantastic concept. Forgiveness doesn’t sound easy, especially if you feel you have been unnecessarily hurt or wronged. However, it is the ONLY way to inner peace. If you cannot forgive, you cannot let…
Leap! into Forgiveness: Interview with author, Dan Millman, about forgiveness. Could forgiveness be a powerful tool in creating the life you want? Forgiving Your Parents: Forgiving our parents is a core task of adulthood, and one of the most crucial kinds of forgiveness. Oprah