by Dr. John Townsend | Feb 8, 2019 | Communicating, Growth
Think about the last time you needed help in some situation, say something as simple as your smartphone battery dying and needing to borrow someone’s charger. Maybe it was easy to ask a friend for the charger. Or maybe you felt a bit uncomfortable in asking....
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 | Jul 23, 2018 | Family, Growth
“It builds character.” You’ve surely heard the phrase at least once in your life. Generally, that statement is said to a person after something negative has happened in their lives that they must now overcome. So, by now, you’ve probably heard it at least once. Look,...
