Dear MOTIVATION: As I grow older, I feel increasingly invisible to my young adult children. They rarely visit, ask if I need anything, or even call. I want to maintain a close relationship with them and my grandchildren, but I worry that expressing my feelings might come off as needy and push them further away. […]
Dear MOTIVATION: I’ve been struggling with guilt over past mistakes. I refused to listen to my parents as a teenager and have been in a few bad relationships over the years. I’ve also abused alcohol, smoked weed (cannabis), and quit jobs without good reason. I know I need to forgive myself, but the weight of […]
Dear MOTIVATION: I feel drained and disgusted at work due to a toxic co-worker. I just smile and tolerate her negativity, and take on the workload of two people to make up for the work she refuses to do to maintain the peace. It bothers me that she earns the same pay while contributing so […]
Dear MOTIVATION: I’ve noticed that life’s challenges often leave me feeling exhausted and defeated. I want to be more resilient and develop a stronger mindset to cope with difficulties. How can I strengthen my resilience when facing tough times? Are there specific strategies or practices? I am ready to learn and grow, but I need […]
Dear MOTIVATION: My boyfriend, a U.S. Marine, struggles with flashbacks from his military service. There are moments during intimacy when he becomes distant, yells out, doesn’t want to touch me, or stares off at the ceiling or wall. His feelings and moods make our intimate moments challenging. I deeply care for him and want to […]
Dear MOTIVATION: I have gone on a few dates with someone I initially thought I’d like. However, I’m just not feeling any chemistry. I really don’t want to hurt their feelings, but I’m also not sure if I should give it another chance. On one hand, I’d hate to end things prematurely; on the other, […]
Dear MOTIVATION: I’m part of a project team at work, but we constantly struggle with collaboration, which is causing us to fail to meet our goals. It seems each member is working in isolation, resulting in miscommunication, a little to no trust, and frustration. I want to improve our collaboration and boost morale, but I’m […]
Dear MOTIVATION: I’m constantly bombarded with requests from friends, family, and coworkers, and I find myself unable to say no. This has left me feeling overwhelmed and burned out. I want to help others, but I also need to take care of myself. How can I set healthy boundaries without feeling guilty about disappointing those […]
Dear MOTIVATION: My son has developed a deep dislike for the sound of his voice, a feeling that began in middle school and grew stronger throughout high school. Now, in college, he expresses his annoyance and frustration about the sound of his voice more often. Is it possible for him to change his voice to […]
Dear MOTIVATION: Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and my partner often forgets it. I am torn between bringing it up to avoid disappointment or letting it go to keep the peace. I worry that if I mention it, I might upset him AGAIN, which he will then use as an excuse not to […]
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