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Joan Herrmann
When Anxious Meets Avoidant: Five Strategies to ...

The anxious/avoidant struggle is surprisingly common. Research suggests that a significant number of couples experience this push-and-pull dynamic where repeated cycles of closeness and withdrawal can create confusion emotional exhaustion, and self-doubt, making it feel far more challenging than it needs to be.

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Joan Herrmann
Disconnected: How Social Media Steals Time ...

In today’s hyper-connected world, it’s becoming increasingly common for people to spend more time on social media than engaging with their significant other. While this behavior may seem harmless at first glance — just a few minutes scrolling through updates or watching short videos — it can slowly erode the quality of connection in a relationship. The dynamics behind this shift are complex. Social media offers instant gratification, distraction from stress, and the illusion of social interaction. Unlike real-life relationships, which require emotional effort, patience, and vulnerability, social media provides a curated escape where a person can control what they see and how they are seen. This allure can be especially tempting when real-life relationships feel difficult, unfulfilling, or mundane.

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Joan Herrmann
The Power of Thoughts: How Your Mindset Shapes ...

When we consistently focus on what’s wrong, on fear, or on how we’ve been wronged, we begin to attract more of the same. Not because life is cruel, but because our mindset filters how we interpret and interact with the world. A negative thought pattern causes us to miss opportunities, expect failure, and radiate energy that repels rather than attracts.

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Joan Herrmann
Changing How You See Yourself When You Feel ...

Feeling unattractive is an experience that can sneak up on anyone—regardless of age, gender, or physical appearance. Whether it’s triggered by a glance in the mirror, a social media scroll, or an offhand comment from someone else, these moments of self-doubt can leave deep emotional imprints. Understanding why we sometimes feel this way, how it shapes our behavior, and what we can do to shift our perspective is the first step toward reclaiming a healthier, more compassionate self-image.

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Joan Herrmann
Starting Over: Moving On After Divorce and ...

I never saw it coming. One day, I was a wife with a future I thought was secure, and the next, I was alone—utterly, terrifyingly alone. My husband left, and with him went the life we had built together. I was left staring at the pieces, not knowing how I’d pay the bills, how to start over, or even who I was without him. The fear was overwhelming. I had wrapped so much of my identity around being a partner, a caregiver, someone who anchored a family. And suddenly, all I could see were the holes—emotionally, financially, spiritually. The weight of starting over felt too heavy to carry.

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Believe in Yourself and You'll be Unstoppable: Three Ways to Adjust Your Focus

The level of success you see in your life is a direct result of your belief system. When you believe in yourself, you have faith in your abilities and capabilities. This gives you the confidence to overcome fears and self-doubt so you can take action and keep moving forward. As your self-confidence increases, you will perform better at work, experience more fulfilling relationships, and explore new opportunities.

A Journey of Transformation: Learning to Speak Butterfly

When you start a personal growth journey your energy changes. The very essence of who you are becomes different. Many friends and even family are no longer an energetic match for you and they may resist and even dislike who you’re becoming. Healing and personal growth can be a challenging and uncomfortable process, both for you and for those around you. This often leads to the loss of people you care about.