How can you be more honest with yourself? We live a lie when we misrepresent the reality of our experience or the truth of our being. Some examples of living a lie are: I present myself as more than I am or less than I am When I say I am angry, when the truth is I am afraid When I deny or conceal my excitement or joy When I pretend a blindness that denies my awareness When I laugh when I need to cry When I pretend that I have values I do not feel When I am kind to everyone except myself or those I love When I fake beliefs to win acceptance When I allow my silence to imply agreement with convi ..read more

A lot of time we meet someone and we then feel a rush of emotion, a flush of excitement which we often call attraction. It progresses to infatuation where we are now overcome with our feelings of love for that person. The problem with acting from infatuation is that often at the heart of infatuation is really the love of being in love. It is a powerful wonderful feeling which often ignores the realities of the person you are with. Romantic relationships often do start out with these feelings of love fostering an intense sense of connection between two individuals. Love serves as the foundation ..read more

All of us have run into times when we were hurt or felt like someone took advantage of us. Everyone has a bit of a guard up as they get older, forcing them to be more selective about the people they talk with and the information they share. This can give us some protection, but at some point, we can become too guarded and refuse to let anyone into our lives again. This can give a feeling of loneliness even if we are in a relationship or even feeling alone in a crowd. When you are way too guarded and have put too many walls up around you, it can be almost impossible for you to let someone in ag ..read more

Good listening skills are critical for the success of any relationship, especially for couples! Here are some reasons why: Communication: Good listening skills are essential for effective communication between couples. When you disagree with your partner, sometimes you may not want to listening to their viewpoint. Although listening to something you disagree with isn’t always fun, it is important to your relationship! When you listen actively and with curiosity to your partner, you understand their perspective and can respond appropriately. When you take the time to listen to your partners vie ..read more

Are you feeling stressed? I’d be surprised if you weren’t. Between the growing demands of our jobs, raising a family while working full-time, and the increasing need to stay connected all day every day, most of us feel stressed out more often than we like to admit. Add to it a chronic lack of sleep and exercise and you have a recipe for disaster. Are you ready to actively do something to reduce stress on a daily basis? If not, I would like to encourage you to pick up and develop daily habits that help you to accomplish just that. Stress not only reduces your quality of life; it can also negati ..read more

Gratitude is important because it is a powerful thing and we’re just scratching the surface when it comes to discovering the various mental and physical effects it has on us. Let’s look at a few of those to give you an idea of what you can expect if you start to make feeling gratitude a daily focus. The Mental Benefits Of Gratitude Practicing gratitude helps your overall mental health because you instantly have a better outlook on life. Don’t be surprised to walk away from your latest gratitude meditation or session with a big smile on your face. Of course the benefits don’t stop at increased ..read more

What is positivity in a relationship and why is it important? I heard recently this description of Positivity which is: Maintaining your calmness, composure, hopefulness, enthusiasm, energy and love for life. Positivity reduces our anxieties, improves our performance and focus, creates better health and happiness. When you have a positive outlook, you perceive things differently and that enables you to feel more positive. You tune into the positives around you, you look for the good in situations, circumstances, and events. Even when things do not go as planned or mistakes(learning experiences ..read more

Press the button ? https://www.progressiveplus.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/THE-WONDERFUL-GIFT-OF-UNDERSTANDING-OURSELVES-AND-OTHERS-1.mp4 Are You Ready for REAL Results? Do you feel like your issues with communication, trauma, anxiety, stress, or relationships are holding you back? Are you a business owner and want to make sure your business is successful, and your teams are healthy? Booking a consultation can help! Why should you work with Nadine? There’s no need to try to fit a specific therapeutic tool when you work with Nadine – your session is designed to fit you, not the other way ar ..read more

There is a common misconception that abuse has to be physical in order to be impactful. I have seen that some of the most devastating forms of violence do not leave scars. Emotional and psychological violence is often harder to endure because it is one where the wounds cannot be seen but are deeply felt. If someone gives you a black eye you can see that in the mirror but if someone devastates you emotionally that cannot be seen. It is often a lonely and devastating pain suffered in confusion, silence, embarrassment and isolation. Emotional abuse can be identified as a set of behaviours in whic ..read more

Respect is an important topic in today’s world. Some people live by the credo that respect must be earned, not given, while others believe everyone deserves respect. What’s your belief? Respect is an important part of any healthy relationship, and taking the time to inspect your views on this important topic is a worthwhile investment of your time and energy. Finding out what respect means to you, personally, can help you reach a deeper level of self-knowledge and enhance your relationships. Examining your beliefs can help you understand why you find it easy to give unconditional respect to a ..read more