Dear Selfless Esteem, I don't have any friends because I'm so old that all of my best friends (and a lot of my peers) have passed away. I'm thankful for my ...

You mentioned you were betrayed and backstabbed. Those experiences are so painful that I recommend finding a competent therapist if you haven’t already to discuss your thoughts and feelings and to ...

The 5 love languages was a fun read. So interesting how people can interpret the exact same action so differently. I really like that you recommended counseling even though they are getting along; as ...

When people are having a bad day, they commonly feel overwhelmed. It’s important to recognize this emotion and take a break. Ideally, you’d be able to take a short walk or sit outdoors enjoying nature ...

My dear readers, for the first post of the year, I want to start 2024 with gratitude. Who’s with me? (• •) / “In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 ...

Dear Selfless Esteem, I read recently that going to therapy is helpful because it helps a person work on their problems by talking to a therapist. What’s the ...

How do I stop feeling so insecure about myself? I’m constantly thinking that everything I do is being watched and judged by others. It’s exhausting. Thanks for bringing up a topic that so many people ...

4. Take Care of Yourself Having Compassion. A way to nurse your broken heart is by treating yourself with gentle, compassionate self-love. Aubrey Johnston’s inspirational website, aubreywithgrace.com, ...

Before I give suggestions, have your physician check for vitamin deficiencies, medical problems, sleep disorders, and side effects of any medications you’re taking. Also, your physician can screen for ...

I’m so anxious every day and basically all day. It seems like other people aren’t as anxious as me. What’s their secret? Everyone feels anxious periodically. In fact, a little anxiety naturally occurs ...

Dear Selfless Esteem, If a friendship is a bit one-sided and you are always the one calling to make plans to hang out, but they usually want to, how can you get the other person to make the effort too ...