Self-esteem (how do I feel about myself?) Women with low self-esteem love bad boys. Women who have work to do love bad boys. Women who love themselves love good men. [Tracy McMillan] The biggest ... Read More about Cultivating and Nurturing Self-Esteem
Supporting someone emotionally is a way of reassuring them. Sometimes, people need an affirmation like that, for their mental well-being or to continue on a forward path. When someone cares ... Read More about Supporting
Nurturing is an extension of comforting. It is emotionally satisfying but more important, it facilitates growth and a sense of self-worth. Nurturance is protection's more affirming twin. Both are ... Read More about Nurturing
Sometimes, we need to be protected. Sometimes, our job is to protect others from harm. I cannot think of any need in childhood as strong as the need for a father's protection. [Sigmund Freud] We ... Read More about Protecting
To guide, to teach, to re-direct, to discipline – these may not be as satisfying emotionally as comforting but when properly done, they are essential. Children require guidance and sympathy far ... Read More about Guiding
When we are weary and feeling small, or down and troubled, we may crave comfort. When you’re weary, feelin’ small, When tears are in your eyes, I will dry them all. [Paul Simon, “Bridge Over ... Read More about Comforting
How do we feel about ourselves, think of ourselves, and express our self-image in action? That is the essence of self-worth. We need a solid foundation in self-worth to be of use to ourselves and ... Read More about Cultivating and Nurturing Self-Worth