You can tell if individuals operate with healthy self-acceptance by simply observing their behaviors. For example, when you have chronic agitation or if you argue too easily that tells us you are struggling inwardly. This episode will identify 10 ways self-acceptance is truly made known.

• Your communication style, especially in moments of strain, offers a clear commentary about your levels of inner well-being.

• Self-accepting people feel little need to defend or control.

• Once you shore up your inner security your manner of relating will improve significantly.

In your life, what behaviors indicate that you may be struggling with inner well-being?

You can quickly discern how healthy an individual is by observing the way that person responds to hurt and tension. Ideally it is best to allow emotions to be present even as you objectively figure out the wisest ways to maintain balance. Unfortunately some people respond to tensions with a Victim’s Mentality, meaning they stay stuck in troublesome patterns. This episode will expose 10 ways Victim’s thwart personal growth, and you will be challenged to develop the mind of The Overcomer.

• Life can bring pain and it is normal to experience strained emotions.

• Perpetual Victims can be so invested in blaming others that they become their own worst enemy.

• Overcomers know that even when people and events disappoint, they are still responsible for their own choices as they move forward.

Why do you suppose it is so tempting to blame (as opposed to being objective) when problems arise in key relationships?

You want your home to be the place where you can relax, unwind, and be fully you, right? Unfortunately some relationships generate enough strain and tension that it does not leave you feeling safe in your own home. In this episode we will compare and contrast what it means to create unsafe versus safe ingredients in your primary relationships.

• Safe people can handle conflicts using dignified communication.

• Whereas unsafe people sabotage intimacy, safe people are skilled at being approachable.

• Safe people stay away from invalidating or defensive exchanges, emphasizing empathy and fair-mindedness.

“What needs to change in your home so a feeling of safeness could be more prominent?”

At times, family problems can be greatly exaggerated by the use of alcohol. When a person has difficulty maintaining balance in alcohol consumption, it is highly probable that imbalances will occur elsewhere. In this episode we will discuss the potential pitfalls of imbalanced alcohol use, focusing on helpful suggestions that will assist you in keeping alcohol from being a negative contributor to your primary relationships.

• Misuse of alcohol commonly adds to relational and emotional tensions.

• Alcohol use is most likely to be balanced when you have a well-conceived plan regarding its place in your life.

• When individuals can be objective in determining modesty, it usually is the result of an empathetic attitude.

“In your home, what does your attitude about alcohol say about your overall approach to relationships?”

Sometimes, no matter how right or appropriate you are, your efforts to address frustrations fall flat. At that point you may need to reassess your goals to include the release of your anger – letting go of it. This choice is not always desirable or natural, but it may represent your best option for inner peace. In this episode, we’ll explore what it means to move beyond repetitive anger.

• The truth is that sometimes the same old problems recur no matter how cleanly you attempt to resolve it.

• Many individuals become weighed down by their anger as they continue to apply the same maladaptive efforts that have not worked for years.

• Releasing anger requires you to manage your emotions well especially when others are not coordinated with you.

“What are some of the most common repetitive scenarios in your home where you find yourself at an impasse?”