Core Living Essentials

10/23/2024

https://corelivingessentials.com/can-we-get-addicted-to-our-misery/

Question – Is it possible to be addicted to our misery? I have an aunt who is constantly talking about all of her illnesses and all of the hard things that are going on in her life. It seems like this is an addiction simply because she inflates her stories as time goes on. She […]

10/17/2024

https://corelivingessentials.com/is-your-life-feeling-out-of-control/ There are many reasons why life may feel out of control: your job is not doing as well as you would like; your relationships are not functioning well; your loved ones are sick or some have passed away; you are stressed and not seeing an end in sight; and the list goes on.

For many of us, the pace of life has accelerated to a level where we exist in a buzz of worry that we have lost sight of our purpose. The anxiety we feel, in turn, makes it difficult to get things done, creating a spiral of inaction and darkness.

What we need is the ability to cut through it all and find emotional, spiritual and physical balance. We need to think more clearly and advocate for ourselves so we can take a course of action that aligns with our purpose.

Even though changing this rut seems impossible, listed below are ideas to help teengage in life and to start moving forward finding and thriving in peace:

There are many reasons why life may feel out of control: your job is not doing as well as you would like; your relationships are not functioning well; your loved ones are sick or some have passed away; you are stressed and not seeing an end in sight; and the list goes on. For many […]

10/16/2024

What sucked as a child, that is awesome as an adult?

10/16/2024

To listen to someone is the greatest compliment you can give. KE

09/05/2024

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Anger is a very powerful emotion and can be a very destructive or one that we can use to propel us to work harder. If we let it, it can completely take control our judgment, leading us down a path we should not follow. Is there such a thing as righteous anger or does anger […]

08/22/2024

https://corelivingessentials.com/how-do-we-stop-that-downward-spiral-and-find-joy-in-the-journey/

Do you ever wonder how you’re supposed to find joy through trials? Life has its ups and downs, but sometimes challenging events occur all at once. It feels like our world is turned upside down, and we know something is missing. Our challenges take the form of health problems, losses, breakups, nat...

08/07/2024

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07/25/2024

Are you ready to DISCOVER your fears, beliefs, and values?

Do you know what you truly desire or fear?

Are you ready to find these parts of yourself?

If you are, I want to invite you today to take our Life Changing Personal Assessment. This is designed to help those who are looking for clarity, insight, or discovery of themselves. This journey of self-discovery has the power to change EVERYTHING. YOU have the power to change everything!
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Thank you for being a part of this journey.

Your friend,

Kristena Eden
CoreLivingEssentials.com

07/23/2024

In today's article we had another client question:
Question- This same comment came from both the husband and wife- “He or she just doesn’t seem to care; there is not enough tenderness or support and there is no connection- just loneliness.”

Answer- There are probably a lot of couples feeling the same way. Why is that? Why would two people in the same relationship feel that same loss? Is there a solution for both of them? This problem presents two main principles. The first is our expectations in a relationship and the second is self-deception. Both of these principles are based in fear of not being good enough and fear of loss. How hard is it to show love to others when you feel empty too? To find a solution to that last question, let’s look at each principle separately.

https://corelivingessentials.com/this-is-my-marriage-not-yours/

We would love to hear your ideas on this topic.

What are some of your comments?

Your friend,

Kristena Eden
CoreLivingEssentials.com

This is My Marriage Not Yours Question- This same comment came from both the husband and wife- “He or she just doesn’t seem to care; there is not enough tenderness or support and there is no connection- just loneliness.” Answer- There are probably a lot of couples feeling the same way. Why is ...

06/27/2024

https://corelivingessentials.com/is-your-marriage-or-life-broken

This weeks article goes over some of the different stages and struggles of marriage.
In the book “The Lifecycle Stages of a Marriage” by Barbara Markey, ND, Ph.D., she explains that relationships proceed in three basic stages. We call them the newlywed stage, the cooperative stage and then the endearing stage.

The newlywed stage is the stage of romance and giddy feelings. We are high and the love hormone is racing. We feel that nothing can go wrong. This stage is filled with passion, and we find it easy to give and give, fulfilling all our partner’s needs. We tend to romanticize and idealize the “idea” of marriage in this stage. Here, we think because we have the perfect partner we will stay in this stage forever. When this stage starts to shift and change to the next stage, we sometimes feel our love is broken.

The cooperative stage is the problem-solving stage. Here, you both start putting most of your efforts into your jobs, raising kids or paying the bills. You may even feel that you’re more in a business relationship than a marriage.

Visit our article to read more!
What are you thoughts on the subject?

By Kim Giles and Kristena Eden, KSL.com Contributors Question: When my husband and I were first married we were so happy. It seemed like everything was easy and he could do nothing wrong. Now it seems like he purposefully tries to make my life miserable or at least doesn’t care how I feel. I have ...

06/17/2024

This weeks article is sure to get you thinking about therapy and its benefits.
https://corelivingessentials.com/the-anti-feeling-good-life
A common question asked by many of us is what even is cognitive therapy?

This is a talk therapy that helps us change the way we view our lives. The therapist can help guide the conversation to find the deep feelings and how it affects us and then teach skills to change those thoughts and feelings to something more productive. According to Science Daily, after just a few weeks of therapy the brain of patients changes in volume. Anxiety and depression are reduced significantly. This therapy seems so simple yet often overlooked because we feel our lives are so steeped in pain that it cannot possibly be an easy solution. We tend to think that the cause of our downward spiral or our feelings of despair is beyond our control. Yet we can change the way we think and we can change our basic belief about our abilities and ourselves.

In the end we can change our situations, our productivity, and these changes can be more lasting.

What are your thoughts on this topic?

We'd love to hear your ideas.

Your friend,

Kristena Eden
CoreLivingEssentials.com

Anxiety and Depression Question: I have been struggling with anxiety and depression frequently these last couple of years. I have tried medication after medication yet it seems nothing has had any long lasting benefits. I had an incident at work a few years back that has cause a great deal of pain a...

05/20/2024

Divorce is devastating to all parties involved, even when it needs to happen. For children it can be an especially sad, stressful and a very confusing time and can have a terrible fear of loss and failure. They may feel shocked, uncertain, or angry or even feel guilty, blaming themselves for the problems at home. Such a transitional time doesn’t happen without some measure of grief and hardship. Also, keep in mind that children from divorced parents tend to also lean toward future failed marriages.
Before choosing divorce or separation, get some counseling. A greater sense of peace endures in a home if things can be worked out. After counseling, if you still feel the need to go separate ways, continue living the principles you learned in counseling. This will help you have a better and stronger relationships in the future.
If you feel you need extra help please reach out.
We'd love to hear your ideas on this topic.

At times divorce needs to happen. Yet it is still stressful for the Kids. Here are some ideas that can help children survive and thrive.