Your ultimate (realistic) last-minute guide to making the most of the days before Christmas
Amid all the hustle, staying organised and finding small ways to recharge in the last-minute days before Christmas can help you navigate this busy time.
The psychology field of attachment theory has identified three modes of attachment people display in relationships – anxious, secure, and avoidant.
Learn how your Story of My Life Journal is designed to support you in becoming who you choose to be – including in your relationships.
This questionnaire is designed to help you identify which style you are, which then helps you better manage yourself and others in relationships.
You will be provided with a breakdown of your style tendencies after completing the questionnaire, which will enable you to see which style you default to in your relationships.
People with anxious attachment are usually needy. They are anxious and have low self-esteem. They want to be close with others but are afraid that people don’t want to be with them.
As a child, your parents probably were inconsistent. They might have responded sometimes. Other times, they might have been distracted or just not there. You might have felt anxious and unsure and felt like your parents were all over the place.
People with a secure attachment style have empathy but can set boundaries. They are satisfied in their close relationships and feel safe and stable.
As a child, your parents were probably good at responding to your needs and managing their own stress in healthy ways.
People who have secure relationships:
Your parents were probably unavailable as a child. They might have rejected your needs or emotions, and you learned to withdraw and soothe yourself. You learned to avoid closeness or maybe never knew what it felt like and now avoid it all together.
You can read more about the attachment styles in this article from Insider.
Make your way through the following questions, checking the box next to only those that you relate to.
This quiz is taken from the book by Amir Levine and Hel Levine.
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Amid all the hustle, staying organised and finding small ways to recharge in the last-minute days before Christmas can help you navigate this busy time.
The holiday season is upon us — a rare chance to step away from the daily grind, but whether you’re single, part of a couple, or navigating family dynamics, making the most of time off requires a little planning and intention.
The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and connection, but let’s face it – it can also feel overwhelming.
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