Category Archives: General Self Help

Learning to Trust Yourself

Posted on August 13, 2026 by Alisa Hafkin

Trust is critical for any healthy relationship, and that includes the relationship with yourself. You are your own best friend. You are the only person who will be going through all of life with you, the person who should know … Continue reading →

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Your Life Is Perfect, but You Feel Unhappy

Posted on July 9, 2026 by Alisa Hafkin

You thought that once you achieved a certain goal, you would be happy. You assumed that a certain lifestyle, level of income, or circle of friends would be satisfying. But somehow, you’re not happy. Why does this sometimes happen? Success … Continue reading →

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Getting Lost in a Big Life Change

Posted on July 9, 2026 by Alisa Hafkin

You’ve had a big life change for the better! So why do you feel so anxious or lost? These are natural responses to change, but they should not be overwhelming or interfere with your joy. Whether you are pregnant, have … Continue reading →

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The Emotional Cost of People-Pleasing

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Alisa Hafkin

What’s the difference between being generous and being a people-pleaser? The distinction can be nuanced and difficult to discern. Usually, however, a person’s emotional health is a strong indicator of whether the tendency to people-please comes from a healthy or … Continue reading →

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The Guilt of Relaxing

Posted on April 21, 2026 by Alisa Hafkin

Do you ever feel guilty when you relax? You’re not alone. It’s extremely common for highly effective people to feel guilty if they slow down, go on vacation, or even sit and relax for an hour. But why? Is it … Continue reading →

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Why Saying “Just Relax” Is Not Emotionally Healthy

Posted on April 9, 2026 by AHafkin

Whether you say this to yourself or you hear it from your spouse, friend, or colleague, being told to “just relax” or “just let it go” doesn’t work and isn’t healthy. While it might be true that you need to … Continue reading →

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Dealing with Anger

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Alisa Hafkin

We often hear of people having “anger issues.” But anger is considered a secondary emotion, generally caused by a primary emotion that is under the surface. The “anger iceberg” can hide deep-seated emotions that can extend as far back as … Continue reading →

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Making New Year’s Resolutions Stick

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Alisa Hafkin

Our culture has a long tradition of setting New Year’s Resolutions. This is a wonderful idea, but few people follow it—and fewer feel like they’ve actually succeeded in those resolutions. Why is that? The biggest reason is that they have … Continue reading →

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Technology Drain: How to Combat the Negative Effects of Tech

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Alisa Hafkin

Advancements in technology have transformed American society so dramatically in the last 20 years that we often forget that, just about 20 years ago, most people didn’t have internet in their houses, let alone in their pockets! It is really … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready for Holiday Family Events

Posted on November 18, 2025 by Alisa Hafkin

One of the best things about the holidays is getting together with family. But one of the most stressful things about the holidays can also be getting together with family. We have all experienced this. We love our family members, … Continue reading →

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