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...
by Dr. John Townsend | Aug 6, 2018 | Communicating, Growth
Few emotional experiences are more painful than loneliness. We have all felt this way at some point. It could be 10 minutes, 10 days, or even 10 years. Some experience it over a lifetime. No one should live with loneliness. What is Loneliness? I think of loneliness as...
by Dr. John Townsend | Jul 16, 2018 | Communicating, Growth
We are born trusting. In the beginning, we put our trust in our parents and relatives to care for us, love us, and keep us alive. Yes, these are basic needs, but they are also important ones! Unfortunately, over time, something happens. We get let down. We get left...
