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How To Set Boundaries Without Being Controlling
Do you want to set boundaries but you worry you may come across as being controlling?As a therapist who specialises in self-esteem and relationships, the topic of boundaries often comes up in my sessions.…
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How To Stop Rescuing The People You Love And Start Supporting Them Instead
Have you been asking yourself, 'How can I stop being a rescuer?'Maybe you find yourself taking responsibility for other people's happiness? It could be with a partner, friend, family member, or even a colleague.…
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How To Set Boundaries When Your Adult Child Keeps Asking For Money
Does your adult son or daughter keep asking you for money? It can feel impossible to say no. Ava's story (from my book How Kind People Get Tough) might sound familiar.Ava, 67, was having problems…
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A Lesson From My Four-Year-Old Granddaughter
This morning, I had a heartwarming chat with my son about my granddaughter. She’s just turned four and is about to start school. He mentioned that she's getting very good at counting, but…
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How To Be More Confident in Speaking Up
"When someone is inconsiderate towards me, I don’t tend to speak up. It feels easier to say nothing because I don’t want to cause a fuss, but later I find myself thinking, ‘Why…
