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Some people tell me they can’t stop pleasing others, no matter how hard they try. They get fed up, say, “No more,” and then succumb when asked for more favors. They come to me asking what’s wrong with them. Why can’t they stand up to people they know are using them or taking them for…

What do you do when something bothers you? Complain? Wish for change? Get into a bad mood? Or do you take action to change what feels bad? It’s more common to respond to things that don’t feel good to us or are downright uncomfortable by doing everything but taking action, which can seem even more…

You know it’s proper to say thank you when someone does you a favor or goes out of their way for you. That’s a basic bit of etiquette that’s logical and usually automatic. But I realize that I’ve also made it a habit to thank everyone who does anything for me, even if they have…

You set a boundary with a friend. You don’t want to do something they want you to and say so. Or perhaps you’re making a more empowering lifestyle change that a friend disagrees with. Or you may not want someone to join you for an evening out or to go on a trip, like what…
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