You hang up in disgust after a friend’s call. You were counting on her to help you with an important project, but she called to cancel at the last minute. Her current love interest asked her to join him for dinner and she couldn’t say no. “You understand, of course,” she says after gushing about …
Why You Shouldn’t Feel Guilty About Expressing Your Anger Read More »
You decide it would be fun to invite a few good friends for lunch. You pick a date, make a list of people to invite and jot down a menu. You look forward to showing off your new house. Before sending evites you bump into your friend Karen and share your enthusiasm. But instead of …
How to Stand Firm Against Self-Doubt When You Feel Attacked Read More »
A work colleague agrees to meet you after hours for a drink. You have been wanting to get to know her better and look forward to the event all day. You leave work eagerly, arrive at the bar and order a glass of wine to sip while you wait, and wait and wait. After awhile …
6 Things Confident Women Understand About Expressing Their Feelings Read More »
It’s bill paying time and you stare with shock at your computer screen. Somehow your credit card balances keep growing in spite of your best intentions. Of course, this month was especially challenging. There was the time your work colleagues went out to that new restaurant. You decided to join them even though there was …
9 Surprising Ways Your People Pleasing Habit Keeps You Broke Read More »
You answer a call from a good friend looking forward to a pleasant chat. Until you realize she wants your help with a charitable event, or maybe she asks you to join her for a night out with friends, which doesn’t interest you at all. You dread telling your spouse you will be late one …
Why saying NO is key to receiving the love and respect you deserve Read More »
You know the feeling. Your bills are out of control, you don’t have enough income and there’s no end in sight. You feel desperate, afraid, and full of shame. What would your friends and family think if they knew? What if you have to declare bankruptcy? Would your job be on the line? How about …
6 Destructive Thoughts That Keep You In Financial Stress (And What to Do About It) Read More »