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Derailing the Shame Train: Reclaiming Groundedness and Overcoming Past Shame
You can be walking along, minding your own business then wham, somebody says something that sucks the breath out of you and has you spiral into shame. You probably know the feeling really well. You feel extremely uncomfortable. Maybe you want to just disappear. Anger...
Apologizing: 6 Steps to Mastering the Skill of Saying Sorry
How many times have you received an inauthentic or thrown together apology that lands flat? An apology that missed the mark and left you feeling worse than before the conversation of forgiveness even started? Probably a lot. The thing is, many of us don’t have the...
Empower Yourself: Effective Responses to ‘You’re Too Sensitive’
“You’re too sensitive.” How many times have you heard that one? It usually happens when you call someone out on their behavior, you are setting a boundary, or you’re simply sharing how something has impacted you. There are ways to build confidence and validate the...
Words of Comfort: What to Say to Someone Who Is Hurting
It's always a struggle of what to say to someone who is hurting emotionally. Sometimes though, in our effort to make a difference, we say the exact opposite of what someone needs to hear when they are hurting. Can you relate? We all need someone to hear us, understand...
Richard Branson Quotes: Inspiration For Your Forgiveness Journey
Richard Branson’s attitude and philosophy on business inspires millions, including us here at Project Forgive. He dropped out of school at 16 and went on to become a billionaire as the founder of the successful Virgin Group, which holds more than 400 companies. He...
Parenting Under Pressure: Navigating Frustration and Finding Self-Forgiveness
We’ve been there. The kids or grandkids are fighting, they’re not listening, or they’re asking you for the same thing a thousand times. And sometimes you just lose it. You snap at them, harsh words come out of your mouth, and later on you’re feeling guilty for your...
The Healing Power of Hugs: Boosting Mental Well-being, One Embrace at a Time
Research shows humans need at least 12 hugs a day to help us feel connected in a not-so-connected world. There is a lot of research that emphasizes our need for physical touch and hugs make a huge difference in how we feel in our daily lives. Other studies point to:...
Fun Indoor Activities for Kids and Grandkids at Home
Family bonding can get challenging at times. One of the ways to foster quality time is to engage your kids and grandkids in home activities that are entirely kid-friendly ideas. Below is a great list of ideas we found through Princess Awesome. We’re sure you’ll find...
A Releasing Practice for Shifting Past Limiting Thoughts, Painful Decisions, and Forgiveness Struggles
Releasing involves letting go of limiting thoughts, painful decisions, and suppressed emotions to create space for growth and healing. It's a transformative practice that allows you to move forward with emotional freedom and even forgiveness. Below you'll find some...
Generational Healing: The Power of Forgiving Our Parents
When it comes to forgiveness, parents just may be the toughest to forgive, especially if you have childhood trauma. But here’s the thing, no matter what your history is regarding your parents, you take those primary relationships into every single relationship...