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- Tired of being around toxic people? Here's what to do. - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2020 from Martha BodyfeltWhen you’re working to get your confidence back and build boundaries after divorce, there is one “hiding in plain sight” barrier that will keep you from reaching your goals. And that’s surrounding yourself with toxic people. You know *exactly* who they are... The pushy one with ...
Views: 908 - This is the key to letting go of your divorce anger. - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2018 from Martha BodyfeltAs you recover from your divorce and move on, there is one all-too-common emotion that causes us way more headaches than you need. Anger. Being ticked off. The persistent rage that will not leave you but could jeopardize your future relationships. To start off with, there is something ...
Views: 899 - Divorced and still angry? Here's that to do. - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2020 from Martha BodyfeltHey, so does this ever happen to you? It may have been months since your divorce ended, and you thought you were doing okay. You were picking yourself up financially, making your home your own, and trying some new activities and were feeling pretty good about yourself. But then it ...
Views: 897 - Saying sorry is killing you. - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2020 from Martha BodyfeltWant to feel better? Then quit apologizing! Ever been in a situation like this before? You don’t pick up the phone in time and when you call the person back, the first words out of your mouth are “I’m sorry.” You bring store-bought cupcakes to your friend’s party and you utter “I’m ...
Views: 884 - Struggling right now? How to let go of unmet expectations - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2020 from Martha BodyfeltSo I’ve been hearing this one thing a lot from readers and clients of mine who are trying to move the hell on... “It wasn’t supposed to be like this.” “We were supposed to grow old together.” “I was supposed to retire in a few years, but now I have to go back to work because of the ...
Views: 849 - Jealous during COVID? Here's what to do. - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2020 from Martha BodyfeltYou know that feeling. Some of us know it all too well during divorce and after divorce. When one of your grown children, after spending the weekend with your ex, tells you about the "new friend" that is at your ex's house. Or when you hear about the trip your ex is taking to Europe ...
Views: 842 - Are you making this five huge divorce mistakes? - by Submitted on May 08, 2017 from Martha BodyfeltAlthough feeling overwhelmed and confused during divorce is normal, remember to avoid the egregious divorce mistakes. It will save you time, money, and your sanity so that you can move on to the next chapter of your life better, not broken or bitter. Not looking at the big picture One of ...
Views: 823 - Don't be afraid to piss people off. - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2020 from Martha BodyfeltWant to feel more confident? Then don't be afraid to piss people off. Here’s the uncomfortable truth, friends. In your journey to get confident and feel better about yourself, you cannot be afraid to step on toes. In other words... Don’t be afraid to piss people off. Strong women ...
Views: 818 - Hey, that's not what I was expecting! - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2020 from Martha BodyfeltSo I’ve been hearing this one thing a lot from readers and clients of mine who are trying to move the hell on... “It wasn’t supposed to be like this.” “We were supposed to grow old together.” “I was supposed to retire in a few years, but now I have to go back to work because of the ...
Views: 817 - I’m finally divorced, so why is my self-esteem still so low? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2020 from Martha BodyfeltI noticed something recently that I want to talk to you about. Do you ever find yourself thinking the following deep thoughts... Ugh. Why do I still feel like shit? I thought I’d be totally confident after all of this divorce stuff was over, so why is my confidence still in the dumpster? ...
Views: 810 - Stressing about the holidays? Here's what you need to know. - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2020 from Martha BodyfeltWell, Thanksgiving is done and we’ve survived Black Friday. But we’re not through the holiday abyss yet. Which means we’ll most likely be dreading the stress, craziness and visions of perfection shoved down our throats. For many of us, the holidays can feel dark, lonely, and ...
Views: 799 - Want to feel more confident? Don't be afraid to piss people off. - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2020 from Martha BodyfeltThis is the #1 thing you must do to stick up for yourself. Here’s the uncomfortable truth, friends. In your journey to get confident and feel better about yourself, you cannot be afraid to step on toes. In other words... Don’t be afraid to piss people off. Strong women will end up ...
Views: 784 - Why is healing after divorce so hard?! - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2021 from Martha BodyfeltHey, gorgeous! If your divorce is finished, you might be kicking yourself. I know I was. Back in 2011, my year-long divorce was finalized, but I wasn’t jumping up and down and doing cartwheels. I felt stuck. Sure, I was going to therapy and had good friends, but I was still ...
Views: 736 - 3 Steps to Beat Divorce Loneliness when you’re on Facebook - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2021 from Martha BodyfeltWe’ve all been there. You pour a glass of wine after a long day at work, and all you want to do is some mindless scrolling on Facebook to give yourself a mental break. But the exact opposite happens. The first thing on your newsreel is a picture of flowers that your high school acquaintance ...
Views: 708 - Tired of feeling like a doormat? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2020 from Martha BodyfeltIt happens all the time and you’re probably not even aware of it. Or you are aware of it, but you’ve just accepted it as a way of life. Your boss just *assumes* you’re going to work late...even though you already made plans. Your ex texts you, saying how sad he is, although you asked ...
Views: 706 - Did you just dodge a bullet? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2021 from Martha BodyfeltHey, Gorgeous! So, I'm not going to tell you something that you don't already know. Rejection sucks. There’s no way around it. As we learn to move on after divorce, even the strongest of us can’t help but feel like we did something wrong when the person we loved and cared about and ...
Views: 658 - 4 Divorce Myths you need to bust so you can get what you want. - by Submitted on May 25, 2021 from Martha BodyfeltIf you’re divorced and still feel guilty or ashamed about asking for what you want, you may be struggling with common myths that are making you feel like you’re not worthy. Today, you’ll learn the top divorce myths that keep you from getting what you want. And learn the powerful steps for ...
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