#QueenBeeing Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Support » Feed QueenBeeing Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Support » Comments Feed QueenBeeing Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Support » Parent-in-law Tag Feed * Home * About * The QueenBeeing Story * Start Here * Services * Blog * Quizzes * Freebies * Support Groups * Testimonials * Survivor Stories * Tell Your Story * Get Email * Resource Center + Resources for Survivors + No Contact Support + Divorce + Tools + Self-Care + Find a Therapist + First Aid * Media + Press + Podcasts + Videos * Narcissistic Abuse Recovery App * Coaching * Coach Angie Atkinson * Coach Lise Colucci * Coach Colleen Brosnan * QueenBeeing.TV * Ask Angie * FAQ * Contact QueenBeeing Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Support ____________________ Top 10 Profound Rules for Living Top 10 Profound Rules for Living by Angela Atkinson | Apr 19, 2018 Life after narcissistic abuse can be challenging because we have to discover the rules as we go. We have to rediscover ourselves and what we believe. So in that spirit, here’s a starting point for all of us. Some have even argued that is the goal of life: to figure out the rules. Fortunately, billions of people have lived over the years, and at least a few of them have figured out a few things and passed them on. Having a few rules to use as a starting point will guide you towards a life that fulfills you. Follow these strategies to get the most from life: 1. Hard work trumps all. The world is full of stories of ordinary people that have accomplished extraordinary things. Find something that is meaningful and interesting to you and put all of your effort into that one thing and see where you end up. 2. Let go of things that don’t serve you. Are you an executive now? It might be time to let go of those t-shirts with the beer logos. It’s not just possessions that you might consider jettisoning from your life. It’s also beliefs, hobbies, and negative relationships. Only keep the things and people that matter to you. 3. Stay in touch with friends and family. Once we leave school and start working, most of us lose track of our school friends. Switch jobs, and you lose track of the people from the first job. All along the way, you see your extended family less and less. It’s not easy to find people that matter in your life, so stay in touch. 4. Make your health a priority. A healthy body and mind support everything you want to do in life. Eat nutritious food, get enough sleep, and exercise. 5. Avoid speaking in the heat of the moment. It has been scientifically proven that your ability to think rationally is compromised when you’re emotional. That’s why it’s so easy to say something you later regret. Take a moment and collect yourself before saying anything. 6. End each day with evaluation. Ask yourself, “What did I do right today? What mistakes did I make?” Imagine if you could repeat your positive experiences and actions and get rid of the negative. Over time, it would be like compound interest for the quality of your life. 7. Focus your time and energy on the things you can control. There’s no reason to waste your energy worrying about anything else. The weather, the behavior of others, and the quarterback of your favorite team are outside your realm of influence. 8. Remember: Money doesn’t bring happiness. Money can remove many of the issues that can make life challenging. Money can also pay for a lot of fun. However, studies show that once you make enough to survive comfortably, more money doesn’t make you happier. 9. Avoid extremes. Nearly any good thing becomes negative if taken too far. Going to a party once a month can be a positive thing. Going to a party three times a week probably isn’t. Working 40 hours a week is a positive thing. Working 100 hours a week generally is not. You can have too much of a good thing. 10. Be open to new ideas and experiences. Life is very routine if you never do or think anything new. Be curious and experiment with your life. You don’t know what you don’t know. Life has rules, and many of them aren’t entirely clear or logical. Part of the challenge of life is learning and applying the ideas and strategies that will bring you the results you desire. There are many great books on life philosophy and living that can be helpful in your quest to understand life. Continue to educate yourself and develop your own set of rules that help you build a life you love. 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A recognized expert on narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder who has studied and written extensively on narcissistic relationships since 2006, Atkinson was inspired to begin her work as a result of having survived toxic relationships of her own. Atkinson offers trauma-informed coaching and has certifications in life coaching, level 2 therapeutic model, CBT coaching, integrative wellness coaching, and NLP. She is a certified trauma support coach and certified family trauma professional. She also has a professional PTSD counseling certification. Her mission is to help those who have experienced the emotional and mental devastation that comes with narcissistic abuse in these incredibly toxic relationships to (re)discover their true selves, stop the gaslighting and manipulation and move forward into their genuine desires – into a life that is exactly what they choose for themselves. Along with her solution-focused life coaching experience, Atkinson’s previous career in journalism and research helps her to offer both accurate and understandable information for survivors of abuse in a simple-to-understand way that helps to increase awareness in the narcissistic abuse recovery community. Atkinson founded QueenBeeing.com Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Support, the SPANily Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Support Groups and the Life Makeover Academy. In her life coaching practice, Atkinson’s clients enjoy her personalized approach that allows and encourages them to become the best possible versions of themselves and to succeed in doing what they love most. She offers individual and group coaching for victims and survivors of narcissistic abuse at NarcissisticAbuseRecovery.Online and NarcissismSupportCoach.com. queenbeeing.com 4 steps to dealing with a bitchy mother-in-law 4 steps to dealing with a bitchy mother-in-law by Riley Barker | Aug 2, 2015 “A car is like a mother in law, If you let it- it will rule your life”- Jamie Lerner ADHD-kids Have you ever had a conflict of interest with a bitchy mother in law? I have! In fact, I’ve had just about every raging fight you can have with a mother in law you could think of. But I have to be nice in order to keep my family together. That mother is crazy sometimes and I want to ring her neck. So in order for that not to happen I have made a coping list. 1) Clean the house. I don’t care how much you hate to because- A. it will get what she said or did off your mind for a while which will give the illusion you thought about what you said back, or better yet you calmed down enough to not say anything back. B. It probably needs done anyway and why not get out some steam and be productive all at the same time? I know I know easier said than done. expecsially when your upset, Right? Wrong! C. It will make your man thrilled that he came home to a clean house. 2) Have sex with your husband. It will make you feel like no matter what happened with your mother in law that your the only thing your man cares about. A) that’s all we ever want. B) and orgasm releases ind-orphans of happiness which will make your reply or explanation about what happened less harsh. 3) take a shower and sing as loud as you can. A) gets a lot of frustration out. B) its private so no one can see how truly crazy you are on the inside. 4) Know that if you have a ring on your finger, her opinion of you or your life does not matter. Her son chose to spend the rest of his life with you. Her opinion is no longer realavent. Share some of your horrifing moments with your mother in law in the comments below! Related articles * Quit Your Day Job: 6 Best-Paying Legit Work-At-Home Ideas (queenbeeing.com) * Queen Bee QT: 7 Keys to Being Diplomatic in a Difficult Conversation (queenbeeing.com) * What is Sexy? 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