Photo by Daniel Chekalov on Unsplash “When parents let their teen believe they are too special to do ordinary work, they raise “handicapped royalty” — young people who study brilliantly and are full of conviction but don’t know how clothes get clean or how to read a credit card bill.” — Dr. Wendy […] The […] [...]
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What Are Introverts Like as Children? 7 Characteristics
What are introverts like as kids? No two introverts are exactly alike, but introverted children tend to share these seven characteristics. The post What Are Introverts Like as Children? 7 Characteristics appeared first on Introvert, Dear. [...]
Introvert, kids, Marti Olsen Laney, ParentingLet It Be: Handling Teen Distancing and Disconnection
Photo by Warren Wong on Unsplash What if we didn’t take every darn thing in life so seriously? What if we did not analyze every word and nuance? What if, God forbid, we were not mindful every second of the day? As a person who defaults to living the well-examined life, sometimes I […] The […] [...]
Aldous Huxley, Anxiety and Depression, Armchair Expert, attachment styles, avoidant attachment, connection, Dax Shepard, disconnection, Dr. Wendy Mogel, Emotions and Energy, Introverts and Highly Sensitive People, Intuitive Living, Parenting, Personal Evolution, raising teens, Relationships, The Blessing of a B MinusAttachment Styles in Romance and Parenting: Moving Toward Love Rather Than Away
Photo by Dominik Vanyi on Unsplash Our basic attachment styles form during childhood. I’ve written about attachment styles in several articles on brendaknowles.com’s blog, space2live, but I’ll summarize the different styles to refresh your memory. The most ideal style is secure. A secure attachment arises when we know we can count on our […] The […] [...]
ambivalent, Anger, anxious, attachment styles, avoidant, conflict, Dr. Stan Tatkin, Emotions and Energy, Family Dynamics, insecure, Introverts and Highly Sensitive People, Love, Parenting, Personal Evolution, protest, Relationships, secure, security, withdrawalFeeling Unseen? This is What Cherished Feels Like
Photo by Zoriana Stakhniv on Unsplash What does it take for us to feel cherished? Before our divorce, I used to tell my ex-husband I wanted to feel cherished. I believed it meant being seen and loved as myself — not for taking care of the house, not for feeding the kids or […] The […] [...]
Armchair Experts, cherish, cherished, child psychology, Dax Shepard, Dr. Wendy Mogel, grandparents, Love, Parenting, Personal Evolution, RelationshipsAre You an Introverted Mom? 5 Tips to Cope & Thrive
Are you an introvert who needs your own space and time to recharge your batteries? Are you also a mom with small kids who keep you constantly busy and on the go? Do you find it difficult to balance it all? Read on to discover my five top tips for the introverted mom… I am […] [...]
Blog, introverted mom, introverted parent, ParentingSocializing Gives Introverts Energy? How Having Fun with Others Benefits Us
This is the 400th post on space2live (blog) and brendaknowles.com (website)!! That’s a lot of writing on my favorite topics: introversion, sensitivity, relationships, parenting, divorce, anxiety, resilience and connecting. I am so happy to have this outlet. I’ve met so many wonderful people through writing. Thanks for reading and sharing with me! Please enjoy the […] [...]
Anxiety and Depression, Creativity, Emotions and Energy, energy, fun, Fun Is Your High-Performance Fuel, hsp, Introversion, Introverts, Introverts, Idealists and Highly Sensitive People, Karen Salmansohn, Parenting, personal coaching, Personal Evolution, personal growth, Positively Positive, productivity, Relationships, relaxation, resilience, rest, The Fresh Prince of Belair, vitality, Will SmithSocial Anxiety:The Fear of Others Seeing Us Struggle?
I got back out on the trails for a run the other day after a long winter hiatus. After my oh-so-slow performance, I’ve decided I have to stop saying “I’m going for a run” and change it to “I’m going for a jog.” My first jog this year happened with my 14-year-old daughter. She recently joined […] [...]
alone, Anxiety and Depression, asking for help, connection, Emotions and Energy, Fear, Introverts, Idealists and Highly Sensitive People, isolation, Parenting, personal development, Personal Evolution, Relationships, running, seen at our worst, social anxiety, solitude, struggling4 Things Teachers Should Know About Introverted Students
For introverts, the classroom can be a nightmare. Here are four things every teacher should know about their introverted students. The post 4 Things Teachers Should Know About Introverted Students appeared first on Introvert, Dear. [...]
ParentingWalking on Eggshells: The Relationship Hazard of Being Too Careful
Photo via Pixabay Do you and your partner never fight but never connect intimately either? Do you feel like you give and give but don’t get much in return? Do you constantly worry about upsetting your partner? If you feel like it is extremely important to keep the peace at home, it is […] The […] [...]
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