Lack of Willpower is Preventing You From Reaching Your Full Potential
Most of us know how to improve our lives, yet we fail to act on it.
We know we should eat better, exercise more, and drink less, but we can’t seem to change our habits.
Why?
It comes down to a lack of willpower.
Parentification's Devastating Consequences on Childhood
Trauma is intergenerational. Parentification often gets passed down from one generation to the next. The earlier it begins and the longer it lasts, the more detrimental it is to the child.
Grow Your Toolbox With Healthy Coping Skills
Both healthy and unhealthy coping skills offer relief. But, unhealthy coping mechanisms tend to only provide temporary relief and they can be detrimental in the long run. They can lead to a toxic cycle of dependency since the key issues don't get resolved.
When Unhealthy Coping Skills No Longer Serve You
Both healthy and unhealthy coping skills can offer temporary relief from our problems. Unhealthy coping skills are like a heavy suit of armor that lets us hide from the issues or shield us temporarily from the fallout. Using this suit of armor is exhausting and never fully addresses the key issue.
