Jennifer Butler, MSW
Love & Empowerment Coach
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Co-authored Articles (30)
How to
Accept Your Body
People are constantly bombarded with unrealistic and potentially harmful images of “ideal” body types. This can make it difficult to accept, love, and feel confident in your own body, which is critical. It's also imp...
What Does "Have a Great Weekend" Mean? Replying In Person & Over Text
Learn alternatives to “Have a great weekend” and how to respond Whether you’re speaking to your boss, coworker, or friend, “Have a great weekend” is a polite phrase to wish someone well. Although you can use t...
How to
End a Long Distance Relationship
If you feel like you’re ready to end your long-distance relationship, you might be wondering what the right way to go about doing it is since you and your partner are far apart. In-person breakups are usually ideal, bu...
How to Improve Your Emotional Intelligence
Everything you need to know to raise your EQEmotional intelligence (EQ) is the ability to recognize, understand, and express your own emotions, as well as to perceive and respond to the emotions of others. These skills h...
How to
Fall Out of Love
Does the "perfect" mate think you are better off as friends? Although it might feel like you'll never find somebody better, there are ways you can move on. Falling out of love is as unique to each individual as falling '...
How to Stop Repeating Mistakes and Improve Your Behavior
Kill old habits and learn from mistakes with this expert adviceSometimes, we feel like we’re doomed to keep repeating the same mistakes over and over again, but what's really holding us back are voices of fear and regr...
How to
Accept That You Won't Get the Love of Your Life Back
Breaking up with someone you love can be an extremely difficult thing to go through. Some studies have shown that people feel the emotional pain of a break up in the same way that someone would feel a physical wound. T...
How to
Stop Feeling Self Conscious
Have you ever stopped to wonder exactly why you feel self-conscious? For some people, it's worries about certain features of their appearance; for others, it's about status, smarts, or funds. If you feel judged by other ...
How to
Stop Being Apathetic
If you've lost interest in things that you typically enjoy, or you find yourself unable to care about most things, you might be dealing with apathy. This can be really tough to handle, and one of the challenges is findin...
How Much Alone Time Is Normal in a Relationship?
Your partner is your favorite person in the whole world—so why do you feel like you need time away from them? Craving alone time in a relationship can feel strange, but actually, it can help you create a stronger, heal...
How to
Maintain a Good Daily Routine (Tween Girls)
A good daily routine is super important, but what exactly should your routine look like? Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered! We’ll walk you through how to maintain a good daily routine that sets you up for success...
How to
Have a Daily Routine
A daily routine is a great way to keep yourself on task. The longer you stick with it, the more each task becomes a habit, and the less you'll have to struggle with motivation. The hard part is developing a routine you c...
How to
Survive Alone
Whether you’re living on your own for the first time or you’ve been isolated from others for a while, being alone can be extremely intimidating. Not having anyone around for support might leave you feeling depressed,...
How to
Compromise
Whether you’re trying to compromise with your partner, a family member, or a coworker, the process will look similar. Start by finding out each person’s stance on the issue. Then, work together to come up with differ...
How to
Develop a Good Morning Routine Before School (for Girls)
Once your alarm goes off, your morning routine can feel like a blur. Don’t worry! There are tons of quick, easy ways to get the most out of your morning before the school day officially starts. We’ve put together som...
How to
Be Proud of Your Appearance
Self-confidence can be a really slippery slope, especially if you tend to be hard on yourself. Don’t worry—there are plenty of easy, constructive ways you can build your confidence, and feel really proud of the way y...
How to
Be Carefree
People seem to spend more time than ever worrying. If you feel like your stress rules your life, you can learn to relax actively and start living your life, instead of enduring it. Living carefree means enjoying a life w...
How to
Learn to Love Yourself
Sometimes life can get you down and you may be really hard on yourself. No matter what your are facing in your life, it is important to continue to love yourself. You can learn to love yourself by using strategies to bec...
How to
Say No to a Friend
Saying no to a friend can be hard, but you have every right to say no without feeling guilty. Try to remember that saying no to a friend doesn't make you a bad friend. It’s okay if you don’t want to do certain things...
How to
Be an Open Person
Being an "open person" can mean many different things, all of them positive. It's a term with no set definition, but it generally includes some combination of friendliness, approachability, honesty, open-mindedness, tole...