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Returning to the dating world is never easy for anyone who is newly single (or newly available). As an introverted parent, you also have internal challenges and time constraints to overcome. However, you’re just as capable of building healthy relationships as others. Start entering the dating scene while giving yourself room for solitude and for mistakes, so you can find the right person to grow with.

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    Image Source: Unsplash (https://unsplash.com/photos/EdULZpOKsUE) If you are an introvert and you are also in love, then you know about the internal struggle that can rear its ugly head when the idea of moving in together becomes a reality. On the one hand, you love the person you are with, but on the other [...]

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    Image Source: Unsplash Moving can be exciting and feel like a great adventure, but it can also cause a lot of stress and uncertainty. That’s especially true if you’re leaving behind strong friendships and social connections.   If you’re feeling anxious about an upcoming move or you recently moved to a new location [...]

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Image Source: Pexels Living with a chronic illness isn’t easy, but that doesn’t mean you’re consigned to a life of sadness, disappointment, and hopelessness. Whether you were born with a chronic condition or diagnosed later in life, it’s entirely possible to thrive when you have a chronic illness. Joy and optimism can help you build [...]

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Contrary to popular opinion, life as an introvert can be pretty great. You don’t overcommit to social events, you’re naturally picky about the people you’re close to, and you don’t have to worry about spending your monthly budget on drinks or parties.   But sometimes introversion can get in the way of living your best [...]

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    Image Source: Unsplash Children thrive on routine, and change can cause extra anxiety. Unfortunately, the last two years have been riddled with change for all of us – including kids. If you already have an anxious child, you may have had a hard time getting them used to virtual learning at the beginning [...]

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image Source: Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/photos/vintage-mi...) Ask anyone with experience and they will tell you that being an introvert can be both a blessing and a curse. While introverts may struggle with the challenges of living in a largely extroverted world, they are also likely to experience a depth of sensitivity and feeling that their more outgoing [...]

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  Finding a mental resource can be tricky. We all want to be heard, and even if we aren't involved in an actual conversation, there are still ways to fill this need. Those who spend a lot of time in their heads, may find themselves struggling with mental health issues. If you are more introverted, [...]

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Image Source: Pexels Empathy refers to the ability to put yourself in someone else's shoes and understand how he or she feels. Those who display empathy can help others feel and perform their best. They can also become key contributors within their communities.   Anyone can use empathy in their community for the greater good. [...]

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Hey All! Here is a link to my latest podcast interview with Valeria Teles of Fit for Joy. In this talk we discuss finding balance between our inner and outer worlds. We discuss what it means to be interdependent and why that is the ideal state for ourselves and our relationships. In this interview, Valeria [...]

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