The Essential Breath

Our blog is dedicated to helping you improve your mental wellbeing, relationships, and emotional health.
We offer a variety of resources and articles on a wide range of topics related to relationships and mental health.
Our goal is to provide you with the information, insights and tools you need to live a happier, healthier life.

Understanding the Difference Between Codependency and Enmeshment.

Struggling with an overly reliant or emotionally intense relationship? This article explores the key differences between codependency and enmeshment, helping you identify unhealthy patterns and build stronger, more fulfilling connections. Learn how to set boundaries, cultivate individuality, and achieve a healthy balance between intimacy and independence in your relationships.

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Hitting the Pause Button: Rules for Time-Outs During a Marital Conflict.

When a heated argument escalates and words blur into angry jabs, it is important for couples to take the time out. This isn't about slamming doors and storming off. This is a conscious pause, a deliberate step back to navigate the choppy waters of conflict with clearer minds and open hearts. But like any tool, time outs need clear rules to function at their best.

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The People-Pleasing Dilemma: Reclaiming Your Sense of Self

Are you a chronic people-pleaser? Do you often find yourself saying "yes" when you really mean "no," or going out of your way to avoid conflict, even at the cost of your own happiness and well-being? If so, you're not alone. Many people struggle with the urge to constantly put others' needs and desires before ourselves, often to our own detriment.

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