Most people tend to over apologize or apologize for things they should not be sorry for doing. Growing up your told to apologize to people when you hurt them. However as we get older we start to realize we want more out of our lives, and by deciding to do stuff for ourselves we may hurt people along the way. Kimanzi Constable, a contributor writer for the Huffington Post says there are 7 things we should not be sorry about.
10 Things Over-Thinkers Are Tired of Over-Thinking
Being a over thinker can sometimes be frustrating when it comes to everyday things. No matter the task over thinkers think way too much about something they are doing, about to do or have done. The life of an over thinker can be stressful at times. Lindsay Holmes, a contributor writer for the Huffington Post, has a list of 10 things over thinkers are tired of over thinking.
Making Amends Can Be Life Changing in Recovery
You'll notice that in the 12-steps of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), there are many opportunities to make amends with yourself, with others, and even with God. There are frequently many emotions from addiction that get carried into recovery that need to be healed, explored, and released.
In fact, the idea of releasing or letting go helps create a more universal definition of forgiveness. Although forgiveness is often thought of to be a religious experience, it can be described simply as letting go of the idea that the past could have been any different.
Celebrities Describe What It's Like to Suffer a Panic Attack
What most people don't know, even those who have panic attacks or anxiety, is that over 40 million adults in the United States suffer from anxiety and panic disorders. Leigh Weingus, a contributor writer for the Huffington Post, pulled some quotes from 7 celebrities who have suffered from panic attacks.
10 Tools for Creating Satisfaction in Your Relationship
8 Reasons It's OK to be Single
Some people struggle with being single, others embrace it. For some reason society has the perception that if you are single you are unhappy. James Michael Sama, a contributor writer for the Huffington Post says, it's surprising that society feels this way "given that many people live fulfilling single lives, and how many people settle for the wrong relationship. Sama also has 8 reasons why it is OK to be single.
Creating a Strong Network of Support
One of the most important things you can do for yourself in recovery is to wrap yourself with support. Interestingly, it’s not always what new recovering addicts think of at first. Often, their first thought is to focus on getting sober. Yet, as you can imagine, it’s hard to get sober alone. Nonetheless, many people who have experienced trauma, addiction, or abuse in their families of origin feel they need to carry their burdens on their own. However, especially in recovery, the complete opposite is true. You do not have to carry the burden of getting sober alone. You can invite family, friends, and especially mental health professionals to join you on your walk towards sobriety.
Feeling Stuck in the Relationship
Due to humans social nature, we like company of others. Interacting with people brings happiness, comfort and fulfillment. If certain people that we interact with give us those feelings, we tend to choose to have a relationship with them. However there are times when we crave those feeling so much that we will stay in a relationship even if it is not providing use with happiness and comfort.
10 Ways to Successfully Handle Defeat
Throughout our lives we are likely to encounter a defeat. A defeat could be anything from losing a sports game, or a new business you started and it fails. Defeats can be large or small and some may be difficult to handle. Doug A. Sandler, a contributor writer for the Huffington Post has some tips to help you handle your next defeat:
5 of the Most Helpful Things You can Say to Someone With Anxiety
According to Lindsay Holmes, a contributor writer for the Huffington Post, there are nearly 40 million American Adults who have anxiety. People who don't have anxiety may not fully understand the thoughts that go through the mind of someone who has anxiety. Anxiety is hard for the person who has it, and it can also take a tole on the loved ones. One of the hardest things that the loved ones struggle with is what to say. Holmes says there are few helpful things you can say to someone who has anxiety.