The beginning of a relationship is always fun, you don’t have to worry about how to connect with your partner then. There is so much hope and excitement and unknown. The longer we’re in a relationship with someone, the less unknown things become. Things that are known can lead us to believe there’s no room […]
Why Self-Awareness Always Makes You Feel Bad
Healthy self awareness is one of the most impactful factors in the success of your relationships. Critical self-awareness is a relationship killer. This includes every type of relationship from family to friends, work, and romantic. When you understand how someone else experiences a relationship with you, you’re able to bring balance to your actions and […]
How to Form a New Habit and Actually Stick to it
How do you form a new habit? I struggle with being consistent and habitual… unless it’s with something like coffee or chocolate. It can be hard to create self care habits. I tried countless times to adopt a new exercise routine, or drink more water, or go to bed earlier. I would get about five […]
Ending a Relationship with Someone You Love
Ending a relationship is always difficult. Whether you wanted the relationship to end or not, there will be a grieving process. Whether it was a romantic relationship, family, or friend, the grief can be overwhelming. Ending a relationship you did not want to end because you had to implement boundaries for your peace can be […]
3 Ways to Tell You’re in an Unhealthy Relationship
In an unhealthy relationship, you may believe your feelings don’t matter. You might feel like you should know how to handle things by yourself. Reaching out to your partner for emotional support doesn’t feel natural. Balancing your own feelings and needs is an important part of every healthy relationship. It’s important to consider your feelings […]
How to Stop Fighting in Your Relationships
Fighting can be a relationship killer. Passion is a great on the positive end but if you or your partner overheats during an argument, it can have an overall negative impact on the whole relationship. The way we show up in relationships depends a lot on our attachment style and love language. Our attachment style […]
How to Deal with People Who Are Disrespectful in a Relationship
People who are disrespectful in a relationship lack boundaries. Establishing boundaries is usually easier in a new relationship, but what happens when you need boundaries in an existing relationship? New boundaries can be scary to present and enforce especially in long standing relationships. In an effort to avoid awkwardness or disconnection you may try to […]
What Does it Mean to be Happy?
What does it mean to be happy? What does the pursuit of happiness mean? How do we know when we’ve achieved it? Happiness is not a temporary state but emotional constance. Seeing happiness, as a single state of being, means we have an ideal concept in mind—to feel happy—without an actual process for getting there […]
Words of Affirmation that will Improve Your Self-Worth
Self-care always starts with words of affirmation. When you affirm yourself, you begin to make decisions to support that affirmation. When you care about yourself, suddenly your self becomes worth of all that care and attention. Approving of your needs changes your momentum. It’s helpful to keep words of affirmation close by for when you’re […]
Learn How to Create Self Care Routines for Mental Health
Are you familiar with the different types of self-care? Do you have your own self-care routine? What’s your relationship with self-care? At The Midday Latte, you’ll find tips, definitions, routine ideas, and more. The Midday Latte offers insight and inspiration for people who struggle to maintain guilt-free self-focus. For people who want to feel happier, […]