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When You Feel Bad About Yourself…

Most tips on how to stop feeling bad about yourself are surficial, meaning they only skim the surface of the problem. They don’t dig up the roots of why you feel bad about yourself. Nor do they help when you're crushed under the heavy darkness of thoughts like “I feel bad about myself” or even "I hate myself." Surficial tips aren't good enough.

Best Jobs for Introverts and People Who Like to Be Alone

Introverts have unique strengths and abilities, as you’ll see in this list of the best jobs for introverts and people who like solitude. I also… Read More »

How to Know If You’re an Introvert or an Extrovert

Learning whether you have mostly introverted or extroverted personality traits will increase your self-understanding and improve your relationships. Here's one thorough "introvert-extrovert test" and two shorter personality tests to help you see where you stand on the introverted-extroverted scale.

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How to Say No Without Feeling Bad or Guilty

Laurie Blossoms

Saying no without feeling guilty is hard for many people. For Christians like me, learning how to say no without guilt or self-condemnation is practically impossible! Especially when I could say yes if I really wanted to, because I have resources to accommodate the request.

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An Easy Way to Stop Comparing Yourself to Other Christians

You’re a believer, a woman of faith, a Christian woman who is growing spiritually…why, then, do you keep comparing yourself to other Christians? How do you stop measuring your spiritual growth against theirs?

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3 Things to Hold On to When You Feel Ugly and Unloved

How do you cope when you’re depressed and sad because you feel ugly and unloved? Maybe you feel ugly because someone called you a bad name. Maybe you feel unlovable because of a breakup or divorce. Maybe you feel worthless because you aren’t as pretty or skinny as your sister, best friend, or neighbor.