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How To Keep Going When Life Is Hard

Why is life so hard?

Or why does it so often seem as though, no matter what we do or how much we accomplish, bad things keep happening to us and to the people we love?

When life is hard, what do you tell yourself? Do any of these phrases sound familiar?

“If so-and-so had/hadn’t done X, this wouldn’t have happened!”
“Oh, well. Such is life (and then you die).”
“I only expect bad things, anyway, so I won’t be disappointed.”
“What did I do wrong?” or “Can I fix this?”
“What can I learn from this?”

Whatever you think and do as a habit when life is hard, it affects your ability to grow, to be happy, and to become the person you want to be.

And even when every fiber of your being is telling you, “Life is too hard,” there are things you can do to get back on your feet and keep going. The alternative is quitting.

Guys, Don’t Ignore These 17 Signs Of An Emotionally Immature Woman

by Barrie Davenport

Women are supposed to mature emotionally more quickly than men, right?

But there are always exceptions to every rule – some women are emotionally immature.

Dating and relationships are hard enough without dealing with emotional immaturity in your chosen partner.

Perhaps you’ve already spotted some hints that you’re dating an emotionally underdeveloped woman.

If not, you can learn the signs of emotionally immature women by looking out for clues they are not ready for a healthy intimate relationship.

But that doesn’t have to be the end of it.

You don't have to throw in the towel even if you are dating a woman who hasn’t grown up.

If you think there’s something to the relationship worth exploring, there are ways you can help.

Yes, You Are Good Enough: 21 Compelling Reasons To Believe It

by Barrie Davenport

Do you have a sense that you’re lacking in some essential way?

You never feel good enough, accomplished enough, attractive enough, smart enough, or whatever you believe that lack is related to .

The search for positive feedback and validation in your life feels like a unicorn hunt.

You're just not seeing it, and perhaps it even feels like magical thinking.

Setbacks, outright failures, or that sense of going nowhere can make you wonder — are you good enough?

The absence of things that you long for, like a romantic relationship, can drag down your spirit.

You may believe that you’ll never be good enough for anything or anyone.

That is a lonely and depressing place to be.

The truth is that you are good enough, even if you don’t see it.

With some mind shifts and thought discipline, you can learn to embrace and honor your inner value and worth.

9 Must-Do Actions If You’re In A Long-Term Relationship But Have Feelings For Someone Else

by Barrie Davenport

Uh oh. You’re in a long-term relationship but now have feelings for someone else.

What should you do?

We all have the best intentions. We strive to “be good” and “do what’s right.”

But every one of us falls short at various points throughout our lives.

Because the brutal and beautiful truth is that personal perfection is a myth.

Having feelings for someone who’s not your partner is a standard stumbling block — and that’s what we’re unpacking today.

Protect Your Love Relationship By Asking These 21 Vital Check-In Questions

by Barrie Davenport

man lying down in woman's lap relationship check-in questions

Want to keep your romantic closeness on track?

Then start asking each other weekly relationship check-in questions!

Experts agree that incorporating a regularly scheduled talk to share comments, concerns, kudos, and feelings is the emotional equivalent of spinach: it keeps the relationship strong and healthy.

So that’s what we’re unpacking today.

We’ll explore how to structure an effective conversation and review probing check-in questions that will help keep your relationship finely tuned.