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.
The Blind Spot in Relationships: How the Introspection Illusion Sabotages Intimacy.
Do you truly know yourself? Many believe they have deep self-awareness, but a surprising psychological phenomenon called the illusion of introspection can cloud our judgement. This article explores this concept, revealing the dangers of self-deception in relationships and offering practical steps to cultivate genuine self-knowledge for stronger connections and intimacy.
Regret: Teacher or Tormenter?
Regret is a complex emotion characterized by feelings sadness, disappointment, or distress about something one has done or failed to do. It often involves wishing that a past action or decision had been different.
For Your Relationship: Stop Rescuing and Start Supporting.
Do you often feel a strong urge to fix things for others, even when they haven't asked for your help? If so, you're not alone. Many of us have experienced the desire to rescue our loved ones, believing that we are acting out of love and concern. However, it's essential to examine the fine line between support and rescuing in relationships. The difference between support and rescuing behaviors in relationships can be subtle, but it can have a profound impact on the health and longevity of our connections with loved ones.
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.