Are you motivated by the stick or the carrot?- part 2
Disappointment can rob you of motivation to keep trying without any rewards. Learn how to avoid beating yourself up with self-critical remarks in order to flog yourself back into action.
How to be independent and still be loved!
Two practical video tips from relationship expert and psychologist Dr. Jeanette Raymond on finding the right balance between asserting your independence in your relationship while still feeling connected.
How to manage two parts of you that want different things!
Problems making decisions between two parts of you that want different things can cause stress leading to fever and body aches. The secret is in stopping the war inside you so that you don't have to be stuck in indecision and relationship problems as a result. Learn how to avoid getting sick rather than have to make impossible decisions.
How to manage rejection sensitivity and be more open to love!
Torn between being herself and risking rejection Delia tried to be the perfect hostess but failed. She braced herself by becoming guarded and confused her friends. They reacted with uncertainty which Delia interpreted as rejection. A self-fulfilling prophecy borne of rejection sensitivity. Looking through the lens of others can dramatically change the outlook for Delia and help improve her self-esteem.
*(How to turn nagging into loving connections)*
Learn how to listen for the hidden wish for connection disguised as nagging orders from your loved ones. Get past the smoke screen and hear the real need for closeness and intimacy with you that comes across as ordering you around.
*(How to converse with your date so you both feel special!)*
Conversation tips for dating couples to bring the experience alive. Avoid the same old boring questions and answers that make you wish you hadn't bothered. Learn how to ask and respond to each other in ways that assures a connection which makes you both feel special.
How to stop using hoarding as your intimacy substitute!
Do you have a mini panic attack every time you try to clear out your clutter? Do you have trouble parting with your possessions because it feels like a part of you, then you may be using your material possessions as a substitute for emotional security. If your relationships make you feel empty and let you down, possessions fill the hole. Follow the 4 steps to gain emotional security and your clutter will disappear all by itself!
How to manage fatigue due to relationship problems
fatigue caused by stress comes from relationship insecurity. Working hard to win love makes stress worse, makes you more tired binging on junk food for energy. Connecting with your loved ones in ways that make you feel loved and cared for is the best antidote to fatigue, by giving you natural energy that carries you through the day in a motivated and positive way.
How to get more by working less at relationships
Relationship Advice Tips By Dr. Jeanette Raymond, Ph.D. Jumping over aspects of your past destroys your chances of relationship satisfaction Are you convinced that if your date or partner knew about your past history they would dump you? Do you make every effort to cover up your past because it embarrasses you? Have you [...]
*(How to deal with the regret of the “I wish I had said….” feeling.)*
Relationship Advice Tips By Dr. Jeanette Raymond, Ph.D. I can't believe I forgot to make that point! How annoying is it when you leave a conversation and suddenly realize that you forgot to say something important? Do you beat yourself up for not remembering in time? Is self-criticism your default reaction? Are you [...]