Sometimes we need to let go of those who don’t help us grow even if it hurt.
Friday prompt: What happens when you commit to relationships with those who aren’t growing?
Often we tend to stay where we feel comfortable. It is logical in a way because no one likes to feel uncomfortable. But how many times have you asked yourself, what if I try something new?
Have you ever felt like you are living on a plateau? Stuck in the same place, and there is no one to tell you to keep moving.
When we were young, we imagined ourselves at the top of success. …
Perspective | Pet Ownership
What to do when deciding to get a puppy
As a dog trainer, one of the most repeated phrases that I use is “puppy training starts when you decide to get a pet, no matter which species it is.” It is essential to research and be prepared to receive this new family member successfully.
Why do I constantly say that?
In my country, we have an enormous overpopulation of stray dogs and cats. Shelters and rescue organizations work at max capacity with very little help from the government and depend mostly on donations and volunteer work.
Between 2015 to 2018, more than 1.5 million shelter animals were euthanized.
Many of our adoption partners explain that…
I’ve always been ashamed of the way my nails looked.
As a nail-biter, the skin on my fingers’ tips was usually broken, and my nails extremely short to the point that they caused pain. But it mostly made me ponder on self-conscious thoughts, which led me to try to work on myself. I started setting new goals, and one of them was stopping this habit.
“If you want to change and grow, then you must know yourself and accept who you are before you start building.”
⸺John C Maxwell
Nail-biting is a type of obsessive-compulsive disorder or a body-focused repetitive behavior called onychophagia. …
A conversation with myself
Fear is a defensive response to a dangerous situation. It can help us avoid being hurt or even save our lives. What do we do when fear stops us and limits our potential when it makes us ignore the opportunities life presents to us, and we stop expressing our feelings and desires because we fear rejection?
We all experience fear in every aspect of our lives. And many of us have suffered the consequences of staying silent because we are afraid.
How hard it is to be selfish! How hard is it to think in ourselves first, right? …
Soneto al amor y el miedo.
Wilfredo Resto
A professional dog trainer who loves to write and read about self-development, leadership, animals, growth and travel.
