When we lack confidence our self-worth is tied to other people's opinions. Good, or bad. Let's take a risk and learn to stop being dependent on the approval of others.

Value yourself and know that the most important relationship in life is the one we have with ourselves. Re-affirm your right to remain "Happily Single!"

Becoming single again after being in an abusive relationship can create symptoms that are similar to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. In order to go forward toward a life of safety, self-love, balance, and confidence, you must take back control of your life.

Change can be a refreshing time of renewal, a time when we shed our fears and concerns about the direction our lives are taking, and just walk tall toward a new future. Review commitments to friends, family, and yourself, and get excited about your single life, all over again!!

Questioning yourself can become an important tool in raising your level of awareness and gaining control of your life as a happily single person. However, the questions you ask need to be honest with no concern as to how others may perceive your answers.

Valentine’s Day can be the one day of the year that you take stock in all the things that you have done in the recent, or distant past that have made the lives of others better, and celebrate you. Celebrate this holiday in a new way by celebrating the love you have for you.

If you feel that you keep being disappointed with the people you are dating, take a step back from the situation and look at your ‘’list’’ of expectations. Here are a few things you can do that will help you stay centered while making your decision.

No matter how hard we try to deny it, our past affects who we are as women today. Let’s focus on creating a new way of seeing relationships and being a single woman. Let’s create the kind of belief systems we want in our adult lives now!

Change can become a catalyst and instead of taking care of everyone else’s needs you can begin to lay the groundwork for learning how to focus on yourself and on a better future.

Ring in the New Year by clearing out toxic people and toxic relationships in your life. Let 2012 be the year of a healthier, more positive you!