Whether it is a question of leaving an unhappy relationship or increasing self-esteem, people must be willing to struggle. There’s a choice to be made between the comfort of the old way and the unknown.  Without change an individual can become stagnant.   Read more the article here.

• Don’t beat yourself up for your problem; it serves a purpose.
• Acknowledge the fear of failing to meet a wanted goal.
• List the pros and cons of changing and inventory all the forces working for and against change.
• Prepare in advance ways to counter feelings of frustration and discouragement.
• Break your goal down into small specific, incremental steps.
• Stay attuned to the dream; give yourself regular reminders of the goal.
• Align your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with your goal; you might feel fake at first.
• Engage in any activity that boosts faith in your self.
• Keep friends around; they lift your mood.
• Accept the deep discomfort of uncertainty that change brings; it’s only temporary.

There are few individuals who suffered deeply during childhood who would wish that same experience on their children.  Research shows that those who suffer a harsh childhood never really live up to their full potential, but this article shows that some children do grow up and thrive despite the rough childhood.  Read the article here
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