by AnnSheybani | Apr 13, 2015 | adventure, Codependency, Confidence, dating, divorce, flirting, husband, Life, love, Muslim, people pleasing, Self love
About ten years ago, I took my first vacation alone, a week-long bike tour in southern France. Despite my years as a traveling salesperson, I’d never liked going to the movies by myself, or eating dinner alone at a restaurant, because I didn’t want to look like a... by AnnSheybani | Mar 30, 2015 | Authenticity, books, connection, expectations, goals, gratitude, guest post, Honesty, kindness, Life, Marc and Angel Chernoff, mistakes, Self love
I found this list a while back and tucked it away in a folder. Lo and behold I rediscovered it and decided it needed to be shared. It’s a bit long, but don’t let that stop you. An excellent reminder that your happiness and success are in your own hands. ... by AnnSheybani | Mar 23, 2015 | Life
So, I’m browsing around Youtube, as I’m prone to do when I’m putting together my weekly newsletter, and out pops Jeanna Maples, a young blogger with a major potty mouth who is getting a hell of a lot of play. Her topic? Nice guys, and their... by AnnSheybani | Mar 9, 2015 | adventure, Africa, assertiveness, coaching, Confidence, guest post, leadership, Life, running
I’ve never met my guest poster, Nnenna Kalu Makanjuola, but that won’t stop me from sharing her words. Her message is really powerful, particularly if you’ve spent a big chunk of your life waiting for someone out there to rescue you, to build your... by AnnSheybani | Mar 2, 2015 | Alcoholic rules, Alcoholism, Authenticity, Betrayal, choosing a mate, confrontation, connection, Courage, dating, dealing with criticism, divorce, Honesty, Life, love, mistakes, passive aggressive, people pleasing, voice, vulnerability
You talk about “people like us” who hide their true selves to be loved and accepted. What about the “what you see is what you get” types who assume others play by those same rules only to be stunned when the resentful manipulator shows his true colors. Same problem... by AnnSheybani | Feb 22, 2015 | Alcoholic rules, Anita Shreve, Authenticity, Betrayal, Brene Brown, choosing a mate, connection, Daring Greatly, dating, divorce, Intimacy, Life, love, marriage, Reading, The Pilot's Wife, trust, vulnerability
Last week I ran a post in which I listed the wonderful things my husband does for me, and what I had needed to change in my life to be ready for such a loving relationship. I got this thought-provoking comment: What about the kind of addict/narcissist that treats you...
