Self-esteem and self-compassion overlap–they both have to do with how we think about ourselves and take care of ourselves. And both impact what we bring to our friend relationships. Test your level of compassion at this website: http://www.self-compassion.com Photo by Khadeeja Yasser on Unsplash
For February we are thinking about self-esteem and how it impacts our relationships. Photo by Jakob Owens on Unsplash
Friendships, like most relationships, have a life span ranging from the start to finish, with maintenance in between.
There are many reasons why we formed the friendships we now have with the women in our lives. Maybe we know the same people, share the same interests, live in the same community, have the same quirky sense of humor, graduated from the same school, and so on. These all represent the why we struck […]
It’s well documented that having friends enriches our lives and our health, by doing things like preventing loneliness, celebrating the good times, and increasing our sense of belonging. Friends also support us during bad times. And, quite literally sometimes, may actually save us. If you’ve ever had to do a wellness check on a friend, […]