2023-09-21 16:10
So much can be said for not wanting to be like your parents. However, we could probably agree that they must have done or been something bad to warrant such a feeling. At the bottom of it al… Read More
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2023-07-18 15:13
The keyword here is anymore—you don’t want to be around your family anymore. You may have thought about it. You may be expecting something to change but you just keep getting fru… Read More
2023-07-13 12:15
I’m going to be upfront—your parents are not supposed to make you feel worthless. If they are at least good enough, then they would make sure you get to talk about it, at the ver… Read More
2023-07-06 15:46
Children need validation from their parents, there’s no doubt about that. You have some sort of attachment with your parents. You use this bond as a litmus test for essentially everyth… Read More
2023-07-01 12:28
There are a lot of things your parents can and should be doing for you, and making you feel bad about yourself certainly is not one of them. Your parents may make you feel bad about yourself… Read More
2023-06-27 15:02
If you had to ask, “How do I become good enough for my parents?” then I got some bad news for you—you probably have toxic parents, which means you were emotionally invalida… Read More
2023-06-24 11:18
In my previous post I tackled the wrong and misleading question, “Why are you never good enough for your parents?” I highly recommend you read that post to gain a deeper understa… Read More
2023-06-17 13:39
So you think you’re not good enough for your parents? You probably believe there’s nothing you can do to change this fact. In this post I’ll try to address this conundrum… Read More
2023-05-31 14:01
Some people unnecessarily react negatively when they hear someone say not everyone deserves to be a parent, even if someone seems okay. To be fair, maybe there are people in your circles you… Read More
2023-05-14 11:54
This post is for you especially if you’re an adult, or in your final teenage years, who thinks your parents are showing you some hostility in the form of disrespect. In this article I… Read More
2023-04-30 13:38
Of course not all father-son relationships are difficult. The majority of families fall under what we can call healthy or good enough. However, for those that are difficult, it can get so ba… Read More
2023-04-22 13:46
Some people could not conceive of the idea of a father hating his son. Besides, no father would feel that, right? There are also fathers who, on the outside, appear to be cool with their son… Read More
2023-04-19 13:23
Your relationship with your father can indeed be complex, especially if you regularly interact with him and you’ve developed a profound hatred towards him. You may not be aware of it b… Read More
2023-04-11 13:24
The saddest part about having an emotionally distant father is the effects you may be struggling with now that you’re an adult woman. He wasn’t available when you were a small gi… Read More
2023-04-06 11:37
Having an emotionally distant father hurts. For one, he gives you no idea about what he’s thinking. Is he okay? Are you two cool at this moment? Is something upsetting him? Second, he… Read More
2023-04-03 11:23
I divided these signs equally into two: first, the signs you may see in your father; and second, the signs you may see in yourself now that you’re an adult. However, you could also try… Read More
2023-03-31 14:36
For you to ask, “Do I owe my parents for raising me?” might remotely mean you have toxic parents in the first place. But to be fair, even if you come from a loving family, it&rsq&hell…Read More
2023-03-26 13:20
Let me just say it up front: Living with toxic parents as a teenager can be unimaginably hard. There are subtle toxic parents, but there are those who are downright abusive. I tackle this po… Read More
2023-03-21 12:24
Believe it or not, wondering whether you have to love your family can sound like you’re the absolute worst (adult) child ever, at least for those who come from legitimately healthy fam… Read More
2023-03-11 10:20
When people say they don’t feel any connection with their family, it usually really implies their parents. In fact, it’s also likely that your parents are the cause of your feeli… Read More
2023-03-04 11:34
To be honest, asking yourself the question, “Am I the problem in my family?” can go a very, very long way. You should be proud of yourself! This article is for you especially whe… Read More
2023-02-27 13:28
The relationship of adult children with their toxic parents isn’t talked about as it should be. In fact, it gets little attention, if at all, in standard textbooks or psychiatric liter… Read More
2023-02-24 07:00
It sounds wrong, doesn’t it? How could toxic parents genuinely love their kids? Is the love too much, too little, or somewhere in between? I’ll attempt to break those down in thi… Read More
2023-02-16 10:09
Now that you’re an adult, you realize a lot of things you did not when you were a small and innocent child. You’re here because you’re probably feeling overwhelmed about th… Read More
2023-02-11 12:55
For you to conclude that your parents indeed ruined your life is actually a big thing, for this belief is going to hugely affect the way you live moving forward. You might say that, without… Read More
2023-01-16 11:40
It is sort of unfortunate that you feel that way towards your parents. Perhaps a phase could have been okay (and enough) but feeling more dislike towards them as you get older should be some… Read More
2022-11-14 10:17
I want to make it clear first that the keyword in this post is dislike and not hate. You could pull out a dictionary right now and confirm that disliking is not hating. You might also start… Read More
2022-11-04 09:56
You might think dads, by default, tend to be softer on their daughters compared with their sons but, unfortunately, that’s just not always the case. In another post I touched on these… Read More
2022-10-24 08:39
Fathers treat their sons and daughters differently—research backs this up. When talking to daughters, fathers tend to lean towards analytical language and use words like “much&rd&hell…Read More
2022-10-16 07:23
The father-son relationship doesn’t seem to get talked about. We don’t even hear much about “masculine relationships.” However, there appears to be a sad trend—… Read More
2022-10-10 09:14
It’s always worth reflecting on the effects of emotionally distant fathers on sons. Maybe you are that son. It’s always a worthwhile endeavor to face this kind of demon, and unde… Read More
2022-09-10 13:50
Sometimes the things within your control can only get you so far, and then you realize you’re turning into someone you loathe. 70% to 80% of Americans consider their families dysfuncti… Read More
2020-06-29 13:00
Feeling bad about something awful you just did is okay. Feeling horrible over the fact that you might have hurt somebody is a good thing. However, feeling bad about yourself, especially if y… Read More
2019-08-19 13:00
It’s hard to both wake up and go to bed—on time and a bit earlier than you’re used to… because you’ve been passively living your life, as if you would merely a… Read More
2019-08-05 13:00
Imagine a creature that wakes up every day to do nothing but gossip about you, try to destroy your reputation, and put you down at every chance they get…in general. Wouldn’t it… Read More
2019-07-15 13:00
If you get emotionally attached to the most trivial things, then you’re probably doing something that’s not really worth pursuing. Not dreaming big enough? Your goals aren’… Read More
2019-07-08 13:00
Do you remember the times when you had the choice of doing the right, or rather productive, thing? However you had these couple of other things to do that were, well, really convenient&helli&hell…Read More
2019-06-17 13:00
Remember that person you respect? That person you look up to because at some point in her life she had to go through a ton of obstacles, for so many years, having to experience even pain you… Read More
2019-05-06 13:00
Ain’t it just a bitch to deal with those toxic people? You know, people that grind your gear? People that just don’t know how to be positive even just on that really short moment… Read More
2019-03-11 13:00
Are you tired of being negative all your life? Have you been trying to change some important people because it’s not only good for them, but also for the love of God, good for you, too… Read More
2019-02-21 14:00
To say you feel like nothing’s happening in your life does not make sense. You might say, “Well, that’s rich, smart-ass. I know nothing’s happening.” But have y… Read More
2019-02-11 14:00
There’s no way you can remove stress from your life. You won’t be able to get rid of all of your stressors, all the time. If you think you’ve been “failing” on… Read More
2018-12-17 14:00
Have you been a lazy piece of gumball all your life? Are you the neurotic type that tends to sleep late at night…because you simply (and badly) need yourself entertained? Have… Read More
2018-12-03 14:00
Passively living your life is dangerous. Maybe you already know too well how that is, maybe not. Perhaps you have to fulfill some conditions so you can move towards your goals of livi… Read More
2018-11-19 14:00
One thing’s for sure: I wish I had known about SMART Goals when I was twelve. But perhaps that’s one of the reasons why SMART Goals were invented—to make up for all… Read More
2018-11-12 14:00
From time to time you might think, “What the fart am I doing?” Or maybe you simply get bored. Or you might think there’s no point in doing that thing that’s su… Read More
2018-11-05 14:00
Self-discipline is boring. It’s a trait that, ironically, seems to require constant change; thus, self-discipline can also be difficult. It can tire you, make you loathe yoursel… Read More
2018-08-13 13:00
We find leadership everywhere—whether we like it or not, even when it doesn’t seem necessary. The word leadership seems to be a buzzword, too. We can’t blame it, tho… Read More
2018-07-23 14:53
If I asked you, “Can you say you don’t have any regrets in your life?” what would you say? I would then annoy you with a follow-up question, “Are you sure?&rdq&hell…Read More
2018-07-16 13:00
The problem with sleep is that everybody loves it, but many procrastinate on it. Procrastination is about something we do not want to do. Do that homework? Start that article? Commute… Read More
2018-07-02 11:00
How are you? Hope you’re doing just fine. Perhaps more importantly, I hope you’re feeling fine. I don’t mean to sound intrusive. I just want you to be aware, for a s… Read More
2018-06-18 13:00
Have you ever stopped to think—amidst your busy day, routine, or drudgery perhaps—what’s more of a priority: happiness or meaning? On one hand, you might be thinking… Read More
2018-05-14 13:00
Quick Navigation What Is a Life Purpose? The Two Components of a Life Purpose How We Are Hardwired How to Find Your Purpose in Life More Questions that Might Help Misconceptions / Myt… Read More
2018-04-02 13:00
Arguably too many people exist without a purpose in life. They wake up, asking the universe, What the hell is this another day for? Is this all there is? After today, what next? Don&r&hell…Read More
2018-02-15 14:00
Quick Navigation Book Summary in 3 Sentences Book Review Book Notes and Quotes The Power of Habit Summary in 3 Sentences Habits are awfully powerful that they can decide the fate… Read More
2018-01-12 14:00
Goal setting is a skill in and of itself. There’s no doubt about that. There’s also no doubt that it is a skill only a few give some thought about. A lot of people ignore… Read More
2017-05-04 13:00
You’re clueless. Everything seems a plausible choice. Between a multitude of possible options, you think there’s only a bit of difference between them. It’s just tha… Read More
2017-04-27 13:00
We drove to where the wake was held. We were laughing upon getting there. But as we got out of the car, we felt the gloom that was in the air. “We’re here,” I sighed… Read More
2017-04-06 13:00
Think about how your typical day goes for a moment. What are the activities you give your all to? Are you the kind who prioritizes work as if your world revolves around it? What are t… Read More
2017-03-27 13:00
I’d contend that our self-esteem becomes strongest when we’re alone working towards our grand goals. It always seems to ask us what we’re actually made of in finishi… Read More
2016-12-28 14:00
It’s so easy to think how icky you’re supposed to feel when procrastinating. You might think, I’ve been there. I’ve been a terrible procrastinator. Surely, pro… Read More
2016-07-26 13:00
http://www.finemortal.com/improvement/thinking-too-much/Thinking Too Much Once in a While
To say that having a session of overthinking—thinking too much—from time to time… Read More
2016-06-01 13:00
http://www.finemortal.com/motivation/how-to-find-peace-of-mind/How to Find Peace of Mind in a Restless and Troubled World
(Image: Chris Fort) The world is full of uncertainties—… Read More
2016-05-19 13:00
http://www.finemortal.com/goals/setting-personal-goals-boring/When Setting Personal Goals Becomes Boring Already
(Image: Dragan) If you’re a doer, you should be a goal-setter. G… Read More
2016-04-20 13:00
http://www.finemortal.com/happiness/how-to-respect-yourself/How to Respect Yourself Even When Nobody Else Seems To
Who doesn’t want respect? Whoever you are, you’d want&md&hell…Read More
2016-03-24 13:00
http://www.finemortal.com/goals/importance-of-setting-goals/Importance of Setting Goals: Winning Every Day
“What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you… Read More
2016-02-22 14:00
http://www.finemortal.com/confidence/how-to-deal-with-criticism-lessons/How to Deal with Criticism: Lessons You Can Learn Today
Sometimes, facing criticism is simply hard. The very fi… Read More
2016-02-09 14:00
http://www.finemortal.com/confidence/how-to-believe-in-yourself-tips/How to Believe in Yourself: 10 Tips in the Process
“You can have all the tools in the world but if you don&r&hell…Read More
2015-12-17 14:00
http://www.finemortal.com/goals/how-to-live-in-the-moment-achieve-goals/How to Live in the Moment and Achieve Goals at the Same Time
How can one possibly know how to live in the momen… Read More
2015-12-04 14:00
http://www.finemortal.com/motivation/keep-moving-forward-truths/Keep Moving Forward: 7 Truths You Should Always Remember
Being motivated all the time is simply impossible. To be hones… Read More
2015-11-16 14:15
http://www.finemortal.com/happiness/things-to-be-grateful-for/20 Things to Be Grateful for All the Time
Doesn’t gratefulness just feel good? When you’re grateful, you&rsqu&hell…Read More
2015-10-30 14:00
http://www.finemortal.com/success/how-to-be-an-effective-leader-ways/How to Be an Effective Leader: 5 Ways to Success
A person who has commanding authority or influence is a leader. I… Read More
2015-10-14 14:00
http://www.finemortal.com/positivity/how-to-stop-negative-thoughts/How to Stop Negative Thoughts: 20 Solutions to Keep in Mind
A lot of people simply don’t know how to stop nega… Read More
2015-10-08 15:56
http://www.finemortal.com/success/steps-to-success/17 Steps to Success: One at a Time
Let’s get down to the bottom of this—you want success, you want to be successful&mdas&hell…Read More
2015-09-30 17:00
http://www.finemortal.com/goals/how-to-reach-your-goals/How to Reach Your Goals: 28 Do’s and Don’ts
Goals. Who doesn’t have them? If you think you’re among tho… Read More
2015-09-21 17:00
http://www.finemortal.com/happiness/how-to-be-content-reminders/How to Be Content: 8 Friendly Reminders
If you’re content, you should know what happiness means. The problem I se… Read More
2015-09-15 16:00
http://www.finemortal.com/positivity/how-to-deal-with-negative-people-hacks/How to Deal with Negative People: 16 Hacks
We can all be negative. Each of us has that something that&rsquo&hell…Read More
2015-09-07 15:00
http://www.finemortal.com/positivity/stop-complaining/Should You Stop Complaining?
I used to wish, and sometimes do, everybody would just stop complaining. Needless to say, I grew tir… Read More
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