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“How Can I Know When I’m Caring And When I’m Caretaking?”

Margaret — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 09:31:04 +0000

Knowing the difference between caring and caretaking can sometimes be confusing. Discover how to tell the difference.

Have you sometimes wondered how to know the difference between caring and caretaking? This is the question that Arielle is asking:

“I’m mindful of my over-giving tendency. But often I don’t realize I’m caretaking until . . . → Read More: “How Can I Know When I’m Caring And When I’m Caretaking?”

Politicians Need Inner Bonding!

Margaret — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 03:24:39 +0000

How would our country change if politicians had to learn to love themselves and others before taking office?

What if politicians had to be mentally evaluated before running for office? How many of them would pass as being emotionally stable and healthy?

What difference might it make for our country if all politicians had . . . → Read More: Politicians Need Inner Bonding!

Living Alone Can Kill You

Margaret — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 22:24:49 +0000

Loneliness is a huge problem in our society. It doesn’t have to be this way.

A study “followed nearly 45,000 people ages 45 and up who had heart disease or a high risk of developing the condition. Those who lived alone, the study found, were more likely to die from heart attacks, strokes, or . . . → Read More: Living Alone Can Kill You

Do You Want To Connect With Your Partner?

Margaret — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 15:45:05 +0000

Most people want connection with their partner. Discover what you might be doing that leads to disconnection. Most people want to be connected with someone special in their lives. But if people really want this, why do so many complain of feeling lonely and disconnected from their partner? What needs to happen for . . . → Read More: Do You Want To Connect With Your Partner?

Is There Such A Thing As Healthy Caretaking?

Margaret — Tue, 29 May 2012 18:43:57 +0000

A client of mine asked, “Is there such a thing as healthy caretaking?” Here is the answer!

I was trained by my mother and grandmother to be a caretaker. The messages were: “Your feelings are not important to us at all. You need to learn to completely ignore your own feelings and instead take . . . → Read More: Is There Such A Thing As Healthy Caretaking?

Can You Love Others?

Margaret — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:45:04 +0000

What is loving to yourself and others is not always clear. This article presents some important questions to consider. . . . → Read More: Can You Love Others?