Social relationships are a big part of our lives and play a crucial role in our psychological well-being. That means, unless you live on your own in a deserted island, like poor old Tom Hanks, you are surrounded by all kinds of people, almost all the time. Social relationships can determine the quality of our … Read more
Have you ever heard those stupid quotes that claim something along the lines of…? “Be true to yourself.” “Embrace who you are and just be yourself; the world will adjust.” “Be bold, be brave, be you.” “Be courageous enough to live life on your terms, and never apologise for it.” I’m sure you’ve heard them … Read more
How can we manage expectations in social relationships? View in browser · Share it · Subscribe A few years ago, I had the pleasure of discovering Iyanla Vanzant through an Oprah Winfrey interview. She even had her own show as a coach, focusing on fixing relationships, family, couples, business partners and the like. Her interventions were brutal and to the point, just the way I like it. One of her most memorable moments in her show ‘Fix my life’ was the scene ‘not on my watch!’. Brilliant….