by Dr. John Townsend | Aug 31, 2018 | Family
We were all designed to do two basic passions in life: have great relationships and engage in a meaningful job. Parenting is an example of the first, and career, an example of the second. However, most of us doing both find that there are lots of conflicts involved....
by Dr. John Townsend | Aug 24, 2018 | Boundaries, Growth
Human beings are prone to drama. Unfortunate, but true. It’s just in our nature. You need to know how to work through drama when you encounter it. Otherwise, you’re headed toward a vicious cycle that will only drain you emotionally. How Does Drama Start? What is...
by Dr. John Townsend | Aug 20, 2018 | Boundaries, Growth
Feeling insecure from time to time is completely normal, especially when you are actively trying to grow and challenge yourself to be your best. From a young age, we learn to compare ourselves to others. While this comparison in small doses is natural, it also sets us...
by Dr. John Townsend | Aug 17, 2018 | Communicating, Growth
One of the most important aspects of our lives is the need for connection and great relationships. When we don’t have that connection, we can find ourselves in isolation. While it can be healthy in limited doses, isolation can be harmful to your wellbeing when it...
by Dr. John Townsend | Aug 13, 2018 | Growth
Shame is a big deal because simply put, it can cripple you. Shame is what happens when we experience a self-attack and tell ourselves we’re just not worthy of being loved. Everybody feels shame at some point and it can be excruciating. Deciding to handle this...