In my work with clients, many individuals fear conflict. They often use the term “confrontation” which has a negative connotation and sounds aggressive. When individuals fear conflict they often go to great lengths to avoid it as if it were the plague. The problem with avoidance of conflict is that it can result in problems […]
Many individuals struggle and feel guilty about saying no. For some, there is an innate desire to please or avoid conflict. Manifesting a “too nice” personality results in being disrespected and walked all over. No matter how uncomfortable, it is imperative that individuals learn to say no to negative behavior. It is unwise to take […]
Being nice and being kind may be used interchangeably. As personal characteristics, they stem from very different places within an individual. Mental professionals see perceive kindness as being a healthier attribute for individuals. In contrast to niceness, kindness emerges from someone who is secure, self-confident, compassionate and comfortable with themselves. A kind person is loving […]
To live a healthy and fulfilling life, it is essential that individuals practice healthy boundary setting and maintenance. Boundaries are a word that individuals often hear in therapy and especially in therapy focused on sexual addiction. You may be asking yourself, “what is the pop psychology word mean?” Boundaries are limits on what you will […]