Are you so focused on negativity that you don't even notice the positive anymore? Couples start focusing on problems and conflict and soon can't even remember why they love each other. Do you know the ideal formula for relationship success? Keep reading to find out.
Read MoreHolidays can be happy times or tumultuous times. Or a combination! Here are simple and short suggestions for making your life easier during the holidays.
Read MoreThere are two simple words that are so powerful it amazes me they are not used more often. The two words are “Thank You.” I want to challenge you to use them more frequently, not only this week, but all year long.
Read MoreI love fall! Every year I revel in the striking beauty that is autumn. We are just starting the season and I'm already anticipating what is to come: the glorious colors displaying nature’s color palette, enhanced by the sunlight. The deep reds, the vibrant oranges, the lively yellows, the array of greens, and the earthy browns formed a collage of colors showing a bountiful variety. Together they demonstrated the beauty of fall.What do the colors of fall have to do with your relationships?
On this blog I share how differences can be celebrated instead of becoming a source of conflict and negativity.
Read MoreHope is one of those words that brings a lot of good feelings. When people become hopeless they get depressed, “lose heart,” “give up.” Some even want to die. No case of suicide has ever happened because the person had too much hope. Without hope you don’t take action on anything, much less tackle change. Hope get you up in the morning. As a couple, hope makes you stay together, strategize and act upon your dreams and goals.
So hope is good. . . right? Well. . . kind of. . . You see, hope can also derail you. . .
Read MoreIt seems like worry is a very widespread “illness” in our society. Almost everyone seems to worry that this and that may happen. A lot of people are worried about their future, their financial situation, that their husband or wife may leave them, that they may get ill, have a terrible accident… and there are surely a hundred other possible worries. The big question is how to stop worrying. Today we share some suggestions.
Read MoreThe only thing more viral than COVID-19 may be stress—both at home and in our collective psyche. Practically overnight, our way of life was disrupted, with little time to re-vamp. Work and health concerns are ever present. You go outside, and we are all looking like masked bandits entering the grocery store for what has become an anxiety riddled outing due to the insecurity of what will you find. Today you will get practical tips to prevent all the extra stress from negatively affecting our relationship.
Read MoreDon’t let the business of work and home damage your listening!
As a relationship coach, I spend lots of time listening to people describe their situation, their problem, their frustration, etc. My clients expect me to listen and understand their challenges. In many respects, I am a “professional listener.”
Some people are hard of hearing, but many more are hard of listening. In this blogpost you will find out why!
Read MoreI bet when you were dating you could hardly keep your hands off each other. Any time you saw each other was a great opportunity for (at least) hugs and kisses. Yet, now they hardly touch each other anymore . No wonder they tell me they are not "in love" anymore! Want to feel in love again? The key is to express more affection, both emotionally and physically. Today we are going to talk about the physical side of expressing affection.
Read MoreAs we enter more deeply into what I call a “panicdemic” due to the COVID-19 virus I see people getting more and more stressed out about all of it. Today I want to dress how you can shift from powerlessness and anxiety to strength and calm by an easy to do 2 min. exercise that can help you start your way into other calming practices.
Read MoreIn times like the one we are living at right now, it’s easy to see how one of the most difficult issues people are dealing with is the unknown. . . You might be having a bit of difficulty with it too. This blog invites you to look at not knowing as a gift.
Read MoreA better question might be, "what do you choose to see?” To get out of automatic and decide to see, to be awake, is the best decision you could make for 2020. Learn why and how.
Read MoreMany people have difficulty with relationships. There is a lot of negativity going on. Yet, I'm sure you want to have a positive relationships. Here are three simple secrets that can have a big influence on your relationship, no matter what else in going on in your life.
Read MoreIt is said that simplicity is the virtue of removing the extraneous to reveal the essence.
In a complex world, simplicity wins because it helps you be calmer, nicer, and make better decisions . I’m sharing 3 suggestions on how to simplify.
With Mental Health Awareness Month coming to an end, I thought I could share a few helpful tips for couples to take care of their mental health. Happy brain, happy relationship!
Read MoreWe seem to leave in a world that promotes fear. Learn what can be the best antidote to prevent fear and enhance your life and relaitonships.
Most people think that goal setting is all about thinking what they want to accomplish this year. Then, write it down, and work backwards to create mini goals to make them actionable. Well yes. . . sort of. . . That's part of it. But the problem is that people work at this backwards. That's the last part. So, stay with me and things will become clear.
Read MoreMany people seek me because they want to change. Yet, not all of them are ready to change. Even the words you use when talking about change can have an impact on how ready you are to change and with being successful with change. Your vocabulary impacts your attitudes and actions. When it comes to change, words can make a huge difference.
Most people are not really committed to change. They commit just to try. . . And that doesn't work!
Find out what does work!
Read MoreWe are starting the last month of the year. As the year starts unwinding to it’s end, we tend to become more contemplative of our life and work. We take inventory. We weight opportunities. We think about change. . .
Unfortunately, after many years of doing the same, making new resolutions for the new year, and failing at them, many give up on change and on themselves. If you are like them, you think about change, but have come to HATE change. . . or your failure with change. In today's post learn what works.
Read MoreIt’s the time of year in the US when we all remember to give thanks for our many blessings. It’s a good practice. Yet, it seems to me that since gratitude is so powerful and important, designating only one day a year to giving thanks is not enough!
Find out why it's important to share gratitude every day.
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