Conquering Codependency

People-Pleasing

Reclaim Mother's Day: Put Yourself First Without Guilt

Sharon Martin, DSW, LCSW on May 7, 2024

Mothers often prioritize others' needs above their own, leaving them depleted and resentful. Reclaim Mother's Day by setting boundaries and considering your needs and wants.

Mothers often prioritize others' needs above their own, leaving them depleted and resentful. Reclaim Mother's Day by setting boundaries and considering your needs and wants.

Perfectionism

Tired of Being a "Good Girl"?

Sharon Martin, DSW, LCSW on April 2, 2024

The pressure to be a "good girl" can be exhausting. Learn how to challenge unrealistic expectations and reclaim your authentic self.

The pressure to be a "good girl" can be exhausting. Learn how to challenge unrealistic expectations and reclaim your authentic self.

Perfectionism

Choose to Be Present Rather Than Perfect

Sharon Martin, DSW, LCSW on February 29, 2024

Perfectionism, characterized by unattainable goals and fear of failure, makes it hard to enjoy our lives. Mindfulness can help us appreciate the present and accept ourselves.

Perfectionism, characterized by unattainable goals and fear of failure, makes it hard to enjoy our lives. Mindfulness can help us appreciate the present and accept ourselves.

Boundaries

How to Say No and Feel Good About It

Sharon Martin, DSW, LCSW on January 25, 2024

We can feel good about setting boundaries knowing that we're prioritizing our health and well-being and tending to our needs.

We can feel good about setting boundaries knowing that we're prioritizing our health and well-being and tending to our needs.

Habit Formation

Routine Reset: Daily Habits for Good Mental Health

Sharon Martin, DSW, LCSW on January 1, 2024

Safeguarding our mental health is more important than ever. One underestimated strategy is establishing a purposeful, consistent routine. The new year is a perfect time to begin.

Safeguarding our mental health is more important than ever. One underestimated strategy is establishing a purposeful, consistent routine. The new year is a perfect time to begin.

Emotional Validation

8 Simple Ways to Increase Self-Compassion

Sharon Martin, DSW, LCSW on September 8, 2023

Self-compassion has numerous health benefits, yet it can be hard to put into practice. Learn eight simple strategies to build your self-love practice.

Self-compassion has numerous health benefits, yet it can be hard to put into practice. Learn eight simple strategies to build your self-love practice.

Relationships

How to Set Compassionate Boundaries

Sharon Martin, DSW, LCSW on August 6, 2023

Boundaries can be kind and effective. Learn the art of setting compassionate boundaries that demonstrate respect for yourself and others.

Boundaries can be kind and effective. Learn the art of setting compassionate boundaries that demonstrate respect for yourself and others.

Relationships

The Power of Self-Love

Sharon Martin, DSW, LCSW on July 7, 2023

Self-love can be a powerful strategy to aid well-being, yet many people have misconceptions about self-love that prevent them from engaging in it.

Self-love can be a powerful strategy to aid well-being, yet many people have misconceptions about self-love that prevent them from engaging in it.

Stress

When Life Feels Out of Control, Focus on Yourself

Sharon Martin, DSW, LCSW on March 5, 2023

Sometimes, life doesn't go as planned. To deal with unexpected challenges, we need to accept what's out of our control and focus on self-care.

Sometimes, life doesn't go as planned. To deal with unexpected challenges, we need to accept what's out of our control and focus on self-care.

Relationships

Detaching With Love Is Good for Everyone

Sharon Martin, DSW, LCSW on January 31, 2023

Detaching from other people's problems is good for your mental health and respects others' rights to self-determination.

Detaching from other people's problems is good for your mental health and respects others' rights to self-determination.

Motivation

23 Affirmations for 2023

Sharon Martin, DSW, LCSW on January 2, 2023

Affirmations can help you cultivate a positive mindset and stay committed to personal growth in the new year.

Affirmations can help you cultivate a positive mindset and stay committed to personal growth in the new year.

Career

How Better Boundaries Can Prevent Burnout

Sharon Martin, DSW, LCSW on September 16, 2022

Burnout negatively affects employees and employers alike. Learning to set boundaries at work can help you avoid burnout and reclaim your joy and confidence.

Burnout negatively affects employees and employers alike. Learning to set boundaries at work can help you avoid burnout and reclaim your joy and confidence.

Relationships

Lopsided Relationships: When Your Needs Always Come Last

Sharon Martin, DSW, LCSW on September 9, 2022

These are the signs of an unbalanced or lopsided relationship, how they can affect people, and how to work toward a more mutually satisfying connection.

These are the signs of an unbalanced or lopsided relationship, how they can affect people, and how to work toward a more mutually satisfying connection.

Guilt

6 Ways to Set Boundaries Without Guilt

Sharon Martin, DSW, LCSW on August 29, 2022

Learn to let go of the guilt and set boundaries that work for you.

Learn to let go of the guilt and set boundaries that work for you.

Relationships

Healthy Holiday Boundaries

Sharon Martin, DSW, LCSW on December 16, 2021

Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or resentful? These are signs that you may need better boundaries this holiday season.

Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or resentful? These are signs that you may need better boundaries this holiday season.

Passive-Aggression

Overcoming a Martyr Complex

Sharon Martin, DSW, LCSW on October 6, 2021

A person with a martyr complex will sacrifice his or her own needs to please others, and feel trapped and victimized by other people’s demands.

A person with a martyr complex will sacrifice his or her own needs to please others, and feel trapped and victimized by other people’s demands.

Rejection Sensitivity

4 Strategies to Cope With Rejection

Sharon Martin, DSW, LCSW on June 14, 2021

Using these four strategies can help you cope with the pain of rejection.

Using these four strategies can help you cope with the pain of rejection.

Friends

How to Be a Better Friend to Yourself

Sharon Martin, DSW, LCSW on May 25, 2021

Are you self-critical? Do you dread being alone? If so, it's time to learn how to treat yourself like a friend.

Are you self-critical? Do you dread being alone? If so, it's time to learn how to treat yourself like a friend.

Relationships

Why We Say "I'm Fine" When We Aren't

Sharon Martin, DSW, LCSW on May 4, 2021

Saying "I'm fine" can be a way to avoid one's true feelings, problems, and keep from displeasing others. But it's better to acknowledge your feelings and needs.

Saying "I'm fine" can be a way to avoid one's true feelings, problems, and keep from displeasing others. But it's better to acknowledge your feelings and needs.

Anxiety

How to Stop Being Controlling

Sharon Martin, DSW, LCSW on March 3, 2021

Controlling behaviors often stem from anxiety and fear. When things feel out of control, it’s natural to want to control them in order to feel safe.

Controlling behaviors often stem from anxiety and fear. When things feel out of control, it’s natural to want to control them in order to feel safe.