"It’s hard to forgive others. It’s hardest to forgive yourself. But it’s the most important step you’ll ever take. This ...

One sibling steals the other’s favorite toy, or maybe they both committed their share of offenses. Their parents want them to apologize to each other. A spouse failed to finish their part of the ...

Have you screwed up recently? Well, I often feel like the month can't be over if I haven't yet somehow "blown it" — if I haven't yet let something fall through the cracks; if I haven't yet realized I ...

Emily Laurence is a journalist, freelance writer and certified health coach living in Raleigh, North Carolina. She specializes in writing about mental health, healthy aging and overall wellness. For ...

Forgiving someone is hard. And yet, forgiveness isn't just necessary in our daily lives; it's vital to a healthy life and healthy relationships. Whether it’s trying to forgive someone who personally ...

Sometimes the hurt is very deep, such as when a spouse or a parent betrays our trust, or when we are victims of crime, or when we’ve been harshly bullied. Anyone who has suffered a grievous hurt knows ...

This step doesn’t guarantee you forgiveness, but it does make you a better person. Be patient when you ask for forgiveness. If the wound is serious, it will need time to heal. The person may not be ...