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Is Self-Judgment Keeping You Stuck?

Margaret — Tue, 31 May 2022 16:11:50 +0000

By Dr. Margaret Paul September 6, 2021

Why do you judge yourself? Self-judgment is a major form of self-abandonment that may be keeping you stuck, anxious and depressed.

Marianne was stuck. Even though she was trying so hard to change some things in her behavior – especially her anger and her clutter, . . . → Read More: Is Self-Judgment Keeping You Stuck?

When to Share Information….and When to Stay Quiet

Margaret — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 14:18:07 +0000

By Dr. Margaret Paul August 16, 2021

Has sharing information that has been very beneficial for you sometimes been a frustrating experience?

Have you had the experience of learning something that feels very important to you, and you really want to share it with a loved one? What often happens?

This is . . . → Read More: When to Share Information….and When to Stay Quiet

Demands vs. Requests – Do You Know The Difference?

Margaret — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 22:38:52 +0000

By Dr. Margaret Paul [ 1855 Hit(s) ] March 22, 2021

Are you confused about the difference between requests and demands? You are not alone in this confusion.

Are you confused about the difference between making a demand and making a request? It’s easy to be confused about this.

Tina . . . → Read More: Demands vs. Requests – Do You Know The Difference?

“Why Am I Procrastinating?”

Margaret — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 22:29:11 +0000

By Dr. Margaret Paul February 15, 2021

Discover what might be causing you to be stuck in your life – to procrastinate even around work that you love and want to do.

Fran asked me the following question:

“I am a Ph.D. student and I have chosen my profession because I like . . . → Read More: “Why Am I Procrastinating?”

Are You Resistant To Loving Yourself?

Margaret — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 20:42:26 +0000

By Dr. Margaret Paul September 14, 2020

Do you want to love your inner child when you are in pain, or do you reject and abandon yourself in the face of your painful feelings?

Lauren, a client of mine, has been practicing Inner Bonding for a number of years but she was . . . → Read More: Are You Resistant To Loving Yourself?

Anger And Other Forms of Control

Margaret — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 18:29:14 +0000

If you grew up in a family where one or both parents used anger to control you, then anger likely plays a role in your life now.

Did you grow up with anger in your household? Did one or both of your parents use anger as a way to keep you in line . . . → Read More: Anger And Other Forms of Control

Self-Care: Are You Resistant to Health and Fitness?

Margaret — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 21:40:10 +0000

Do you find yourself resisting or procrastinating taking loving care of yourself Of course you want to be healthy and fit! Who doesn’t? But are you always motivated and willing to do what you need to do to create health and fitness? Are you motivated to:

Regularly do the workout or exercise your body . . . → Read More: Self-Care: Are You Resistant to Health and Fitness?

How Not To Have A Wonderful Celebration

Margaret — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 03:25:16 +0000

The control-resist system guarantees you won’t have a wonderful anything.

Adriann and Chandler are a sweet, successful couple in their early thirties. In spite of loving each other deeply, they often find themselves in conflict over seemingly minor issues, as most couples do. Recently, just one week before their 4th anniversary, they had a . . . → Read More: How Not To Have A Wonderful Celebration

Are You Hard On Yourself? 9 Reasons to Love Yourself Instead

Margaret — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 04:20:39 +0000

If you are hard on yourself, do you believe that this is helpful to you? You might want to re-evaluate this false belief.

Are you hard on yourself? Do you think this is a good thing? Do you believe this motivates you to do better? Think again. If you are doing well, it’s . . . → Read More: Are You Hard On Yourself? 9 Reasons to Love Yourself Instead

Why Relationships Fail

Margaret — Wed, 20 Nov 2013 05:15:04 +0000

Discover the major cause of relationship failure and what to do about it.

Most people, when asked if they want a loving relationship, will say that having a loving relationship is one of the two most important things to them – along with having work they love.

Why, then, do so many relationships fail?

. . . → Read More: Why Relationships Fail