by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen
Women in toxic, addictive, unhealthy relationships may know they’re not living their best life…but breaking up with an abusive partner is easier said than done. On my 5 Stages of Leaving an Abusive Relationship article, a reader described the abuse in her relationship. Here, I hope to give her – and all women dealing with [...]
by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen
On Quips and Tips for Achieving Your Goals, a reader asked for breakup advice. “How do I stop feeling depressed about a relationship breakup?” She wants to learn to think positively about letting go of the man she loved.
I have some breakup advice for her – but first, a quotation from a funny woman!
“I love [...]
by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen
The end of a relationship is especially difficult to overcome when you don’t know for sure why it ended! These ways to overcome an unexpected relationship breakup are based on a reader’s question on 10 Tips for Surviving a Breakup. These tips aren’t just for the end of romantic relationships – they include the end of friendships, too.
Here’s what Eleanor [...]
by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen
The life lesson: being a successful woman doesn’t just happen; you have to take specific steps. The successful woman: Katherine Hepburn, because she did what it took to get what she wanted!
“As one goes through life, one learns that if you don’t paddle your own canoe, you don’t move.” – Katharine Hepburn.
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by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen
The life lesson: what it means to be a successful woman can be narrowed down…but not defined? The successful woman: Eleanor Roosevelt.
“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent,” said Roosevelt – and that right there is a key definition of a successful woman! In this case, there’s no “one size fits all.”
Here [...]