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If you’re somebody who has an urge–even a compulsion–to help others, this article is for you. Because sometimes that impulse to help backfires and blows up in our face. You’ve noticed that, haven’t you? Healthy helping can be a real challenge. I’ve been having this conversation all month with coaches, parents, artists, entrepreneurs, and tech company CEOs. Especially as we move deeper into living lives focused on Love and Legacy, this question comes up more and more: “How do I help others without hurting myself?” Unhealthy helping feels terrible. That’s how we know it’s unhealthy. Perhaps you feel used, burnt out, taken advantage of, or without choice… as if you have to sacrifice your own well-being or be a bad person. Ick! Ick! Ick! This dynamic totally sucks. And your “Money Honey” doesn’t dig it either. Remember, nothing is more attractive to all forms of abundance than authentic self-love and self-care, and harming yourself is not loving! Here’s my quick-and-easy tip for s

I was talking about one of them with my client a few years ago… as she had gone on a paddle board outing. We both love how on a paddle board you have to be alert, strong and aware, yet you can’t be tight, in control or rigid or you fall off… it’s SUCH a metaphor for life and SUCH a great way to see how your partner reacts to life. I just LOVE paddle boarding at my sister’s cabin at the lake in Canada, or near my friend’s place in Long Beach. I’ve boarded on reservoirs in Montana and with my friend down in Dana Point on Mother’s Day. My son and I just went one weekend in Marina Del Re and saw these sea lions adoring their new home on the back of a killer yacht! You really have to let go to the waves, while staying open and alert… if you paddle board with a date, this makes you really sense how you and your date will navigate life’s mystery. AND once they’ve got the hang of it, it’s very similar to how they’ll be making love… will they tense up if things get choppy? Do they look down

Strong relationships with others are vital components of a healthy and happy life. Those that are able to build connections with other people tend to lead longer and richer lives. Those that cannot maintain relationships are more likely to experience loneliness or depression. The effects of both are detrimental to the health of both the mind and body. If you experience difficulty connecting with others, there is a way to build stronger relationships. Whether that be at work or in your personal life, the formula is the same. Communication is Key I often get asked the question, “Brian, what is the key to building successful relationships?” And my answer is always the same: Communication. Much of your success in life is going to come from your ability to communicate well with other people. Successful people know how to communicate and have taken a lot of time to improve their skills. Communication is just as important in romantic relationships, friendships, and business relations

Q: Before I was married, all of my friends were male.  I don’t know – I just connect with the better.  That is how my husband and I met.  Now that we are married, he has an issue with my guy friends. His point of view – as long as he doesn’t know they exist, I can have them in my life. That just doesn’t seem right to me. I try to honor him by making sure all my friends are female but I don’t know if he is in the wrong telling me to hide it or if I should be ashamed for considering male friends? A: I can only imagine the frustration and confusion this must be causing. On one hand, you want to be open, honest, and connected with your husband while expressing the full authenticity of who you are and what makes you comfortable. On the other hand, your desire to be fully open is being met by a request to remain closed off in one aspect of your life. For my full response, watch the video and read the whole article on The Good Men Project, right  HERE . As their newest columnist, you can

Simply put, successful people are goal-setters. Goal-setting applies to every area of our lives. We set goals for our careers, relationships, families, finances, etc. Our ultimate goals, however, set the course for our lives. The ultimate goals define the direction that we go in. Unfortunately, some people never achieve their ultimate goals in life. They limit their self-confidence and they limit themselves. Learn how to set achievable goals. Get my FREE 14-Step Goal-Setting Guide. Identify Your Limiting Step One of the most valuable exercises you can engage in when setting long-term goals is to ask yourself, “What is my limiting step?” What is the one factor that determines the speed at which I achieve my goal? Or can I achieve it at all throughout my personal development? The ability to identify your limiting step is one of the best demonstrations of your intelligence. It is a huge step towards building self-confidence. Your capacity to eliminate this limiting step is one o

Q: Dear Allana, I am sure you are asked this question a lot but as a man, women are the toughest creatures to figure out! I feel on one hand, a woman wants a man that takes charge (knight in shining armor) but on the other hand, she wants a man who is sensitive to her needs, caring, and emotionally available. How do I find a balance between being her Noble Prince Charming and her best friend? A: Here’s the thing – it doesn’t have to be either, it can be both! I invite you to blend the two together. Integrate the qualities of the noble man with the power of the badass and transform into the Noble Badass you were meant to be For my full response, watch the video and read the whole article on The Good Men Project, right  HERE . As their newest columnist, you can continue to find amazing articles likes this and more so continue to check out my column Awaken Your Badass Nobility. You can many of my Q&A videos on YouTube, so please be sure to subscribe to  my channel ! Also, If you

Q: I can not figure out the perfect combination! How can I build the basis of a relationship with a woman without falling into the friend zone? A: There are so many parts to this question that I will address each one individually and explain how they all tie together.  First, how to stay out of the friend zone. The friend zone happens when a man displaces his sexual energy when he meets a woman. To see my full response, check out the full article on Digital Romance, right  HERE . You can also find videos of other topics on YouTube, so please be sure to subscribe to  Digital Romance TV . Also, If you have a burning question about love, dating or life in general for me, comment below, or ask me on Twitter  @AllanaPratt  and just use #AllanaQandA. The post Avoiding the Friend Zone appeared first on Allana Pratt . via Allana Pratt http://ift.tt/2stnZOi

I look youngish for my age, but I have exactly the strength and flexibility you would expect for a 50 year old who hasn’t been to the gym in 7 years. So I’ve started taking the daily yoga classes in the park overlooking the ocean near my home. I’m pretty terrible at it. (Yoga used to be so much easier when I was younger, thinner, and stronger!) I comfort myself thinking how much better I’m making everybody else feel about their own asanas. I’m not even trying to do my very best.  I push, I try, and then I pretty quickly modify my position to something easier. And then I rest in baby (resting) pose. I push myself just enough to be sore afterwards, but not so hard that I won’t show up the next day. The next day I’m a little stronger. I can do a little bit more. And then I modify the position until I switch to baby pose. And then I bounce back from baby pose a little faster. I recommend you steal this model for anything you’re learning/struggling with/not good at yet. Easy does it,

I used to be a hater. Hater’s are gonna hate. That’s gonna happen. And here are some tips to turn Hate into Happiness… regardless of whether you’re the giver or the receiver. Cause I’ve been both. About 14 years ago I was part of an all-women networking group in Santa Monica. Many of us from that group went on to become high profile mentor coaches, speakers and best selling authors. When the first one of us “broke out” into the bigger money, maybe 10 years ago, she was offering a mastermind for $6,000, and I thought to myself, “Who the heck does she think she is?!” Then her mastermind rose to $12,000, and I thought to myself, “What the hell? That’s too much!” The next year the mastermind price rose to $25,000. Again I was offended. “That’s outrageous!” A year later she sent me an invitation to a 2-day event for $10,000. I thought the price was insane. Again, “No way! Who the heck does she think she is?” But then I paused, changed my thinking, and thought, “Thank you for showing

There are many major mental obstacles that deter financial success. The most common reason is that some people believe, for whatever reason, that they don’t deserve to be rich. Now, I know some of you may be asking, why is that? Some people, including myself, have been raised with a steady drumbeat of destructive criticism. This has led them to conclude, at an unconscious level, that they don’t deserve to be successful and happy. Of course, this is untrue. Yet, this negative way of thinking can lead to destructive financial habits. These habits can be hard to break. Learn how to invest . Generate high returns in the stock market with low risk. Change Your Attitude Toward Money Negative experiences in childhood, which are all too common, can have terrible effects.  For example, when people actually do succeed as the result of hard work, they feel guilty. These guilt feelings then cause them to do things to get rid of the money, to throw it away. They spend it or invest it fool

Q: What my husband did to me is beyond forgettable. He publicly humiliated me in front of our family and friends. A week later, he is asking for forgiveness and to come home. I can’t! I just can’t! What should I do? A: My dear sweet love, I am so sorry. I can only imagine the pain and confusion you must be experiencing at this very moment. What drove him to do such a horrific thing? What is making him come back after putting you through such an ordeal? So many questions must be spinning in your head. For my full response, watch the video and read the whole article on The Good Men Project, right  HERE . As their newest columnist, you can continue to find amazing articles likes this and more so continue to check out my column Awaken Your Badass Nobility. You can many of my Q&A videos on YouTube, so please be sure to subscribe to  my channel ! Also, If you have a burning question about love, dating or life in general for me, comment below, or ask me on Twitter  @AllanaPratt  and