One of the hardest experiences for a people-pleaser is discovering that saying no does not always feel like freedom. It can feel like danger. You might set a perfectly reasonable boundary and then spend the next several hours wondering whether you were too harsh. You might express an honest opinion and immediately want to take it back. You might make a decision that is right for you and then feel guilty because someone else doesn't like it.

One of the most challenging, yet often overlooked family transitions is learning to relate to your son or daughter as an adult rather than as a child. Both parents and adult children often discover that although life has changed, their relationship patterns have not.

Anxiety is a natural part of life, but for many, it can be overwhelming at times.