You can improve your writing skills when you take the risk of moving out of your comfort zone. — How do you challenge yourself to become a better writer? You can become a better writer by getting out of your comfort zone. I love writing on Medium because it’s a safe place to hone your craft. For the most part, Medium is a supportive writer community. It’s easy to…

This one deadly, but common mistake can cause you to lose your peace of mind and send you reeling back to that toxic emotional space you left long ago. — Sometimes family members are so toxic that they leave you no choice but to leave them behind. If you had to leave your toxic family behind; like I have, chances are you have spent years and maybe even decades undoing the severe emotional damage they left you with. …

Relationships are give and take. But for a woman with low self-esteem, it’s all giving with no taking in return. Are you a woman who gives too much? When it comes to relationships, women who give too much are not doing it out of generosity. …

You can’t afford to play it safe. If you do, you will have nothing and be nothing. — While you were out…you got dozens of messages about how important it is to take risks. You haven’t read any of them yet. You were out for so long; the memos have piled up. You were out procrastinating. And your inner procrastinator loves it because it makes you feel safe…

Medicine for your soul. — Are you feeling discouraged, distressed, or anxiety ridden? No worries. What follows are 52 reassuring spiritual reflections to help keep you calm and centered. 1. Spiritual Paradox: When things seem like they’re falling apart; they might just be falling together. 2. Prayer is talking to God. …

A lot of men today don’t want to work. And they’re using some pretty pathetic excuses as to why they shouldn’t have to work. — What’s with these guys today? There seems to be a large percentage of men today who just don’t want to work. And I think women are finally getting sick of it. These guys have some pretty pathetic excuses for why they shouldn’t have to work. First, let me be clear…

Your part is to just put one step in front of the other. Even when you fail. Just keep doing what’s in front of you. — Faith isn’t always a leap. Sometimes it’s just one little step after another. With lots of falling down and getting back up in between. This is the saying on my coffee mug. It stands to remind me that we always need to just do what’s in front of us. Sometimes…

There is a deeper spiritual meaning behind these relationships. There is always a higher purpose. — You thought he was the one. Everything seemed so perfect. So right. You were in love with him and cared deeply for him. And he seemed to feel the same way about you. So why did he leave? You can’t always make sense of why a man leaves you. Sometimes…

Some signs are so subtle that you might not see them as abuse. But the effects can be deeply damaging. — Are you being emotionally abused? Would you even recognize the signs that you were being emotionally abused? Do you know something is wrong, but doubt your experience? Sensitive souls attract narcissists like a magnet. Narcissists are drawn to good hearted people because they know they can easily manipulate and control…