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We women are emotional beings, and I would argue that it is our superpower. It makes life so fun, and men can’t get enough of this mythical world of ours. But like with all superpowers, if you don’t learn to manage it and you throw it all around uncontrollably, you can do some serious damage to yourself, your surroundings and people in it. I would like to share with you what helped me personally (apart from going to therapy, of course): the best books for emotional control for women. Emotional Education in the Early Years When you were feeling sad as a child, did your parents ever ask you why that is and what emotions you were experiencing? If your answer...

Post breakup

Important Lessons Learned From Past Relationships – Part 2

Nov 02. 2023

Post breakup

Important Lessons I Learned From my Past Relationships – Part 1

Oct 26. 2023

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Each person we meet, every connection we form, leaves an indelible mark, teaching us lessons about love, life, resilience, and the wants of the human heart. Our past relationships, whether sweet or bitter, long-lasting or fleeting, are invaluable chapters in the story of who we are becoming. Let me share my personal lessons I learned from my past relationships. Stay tuned for the next week’s 5 more lessons in part 2. The Single Lady Reminders List Right after my last break up, I wrote two lists: a list of non-negotiables in my future partner (including what I don’t want from the lessons I just learned) and a list of reminders for myself for when I’m in a relationship again. To not let myself get...

Self-love

18 Powerful Signs You’re Your Own Best Friend

Oct 23. 2023

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What is your best friend like? Supportive? Fun? Always there for you? Understanding? I bet all of these qualities and more. You’d never judge and put her down when she’s feeling low. Now, imagine how incredible it would be to extend the same compassion to yourself! Here are some examples and signs you’re your own best friend. Benefits of Being Your Own Best Friend Working in your own interest reaps tremendous awards. It’s how you nurture self love. But what is self love? To me it’s a verb. It’s a series of actions that enhance well-being, foster inner calm and increase my self-perceived value. It involves creating a sense of being pampered and cared for. It’s me safeguarding my boundaries, and being present...

Developmental Psychology

Meaning of Acting Out of Love VS Out of Fear

Oct 14. 2023

[soundcloud url="https://soundcloud.com/rise-and-thrive-women/meaning-of-acting-out-of-love?si=a492b9a1e00249a8a4c6865778423e7a&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing" params="color=ed806f&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_artwork=true&visual=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /] “Fear makes strangers of people who would be friends”. It’s a quote by Shirley MacLaine and I find it very true. If you ever found yourself acting in a way that even you cannot recognise while in a relationship, it’s most likely because you were acting from the position of fear. Acting out of love has meaning, so let's find out about it and its counterpart – acting out of fear and how to act from the position of love instead. Acting Out of Love – Meaning You have probably heard of people doing things for love and out of love, but this isn’t quite what we’re talking about here. When we take action based on...

Developmental Psychology

6 Reasons Why Negative Emotions Are Not Inherently Bad

Oct 09. 2023

There are no inherently bad emotions. Everyone experiences emotions that society labels as negative, but one thing I fail to understand is why we are criticising them and trying to push them into the dark box of things we wish didn’t exist. Are negative emotions truly bad? Let’s find out more about it. Emotional Education In The Early Years When you were feeling sad as a child, did your parents ever ask you why that is and what emotions you were experiencing? If your answer is yes, you are very fortunate and possibly one happy adult now. Sadly, most parents don’t ask or assist their children in processing and understanding their emotions. Instead, what we usually hear is “stop being sad” or...

Feminine Energy

10 Things Men Love in Women That Will Actually Improve Your Life

Sep 28. 2023

Every individual is unique and has their own preferences. However, there are certain things that most men will appreciate, and these don’t need to be degrading to us women. Instead, they can make us feel empowered and good. Let’s dive into these qualities that men love in women, which can also enhance our lives and make us feel just right. The change is for you, not for men Have you ever wondered why women around the world face similar challenges in dating and relationships with men? It’s because biologically, men and women worldwide share similar wiring in certain ways, leading to similar behaviour, patterns, and mechanisms. We often hear what men appreciate in a woman, as if we should immediately jump in and...

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The Best Books for Emotional Control for Women

Nov 06. 2023