It’s essential for families to spend time together. That’s just as true when you are a family of two or three as it is being a larger family (and if your family includes extended family members). It is, however, not easy choosing activities the whole family will enjoy, and I get it. It’s called decision … Read more
In American society, a majority of us spend most of our waking hours at our jobs. As I write this, I am reminded of the 1980s song “9-to-5” by music legend Dolly Parton. Unfortunately, many shifts in the workplace last from 10 hours to as much as 14-to-16, depending on your occupation. Working long hours … Read more
Most men grew up being told they have to suck it up. Everything they do has to be manly, rugged, rough, and tough. I remember my brother bringing my dad his tools to work on the car at the age of six. While getting our dad a wrench, he tripped over some things dad had … Read more
We all have the “one friend” that talks non-stop. You call or meet her to share something important, or just to tell her about your day, and she starts going like a lawn mower or small engine. You can’t get a word in. You look at her face to see if she’s breathing because it … Read more
We’ve all been there, right? You argue with your significant other, one thing leads to another, and you break up. But there are times when that breakup is everything except amicable, and your breakup leads to serious complications, emotional trauma, and significant relationship damage. You may wonder if there’s a way on how to apologize … Read more
When we think about a goal we have set for ourselves, did we push past the fear and doubt to reach it? Or did our feelings, fear, and crushing self-doubt prevent us from reaching this goal? These thoughts are sourced from a scarcity belief that there will not be enough, resulting in feelings of anxiety, stress, … Read more
No matter whether you are young or more seasoned in life, everyone has experienced loneliness and isolation. At an early age, you may have been the kid always picked last when choosing teams to play sports. Seeing everyone being picked before you was a lonely feeling, and you were standing on an island of rejection … Read more
Do you feel confused, stuck, aimless, adrift, and disconnected from your life and everything in it? Like you are drifting in the ocean, with no land, destination, or purpose in sight? You are just there, lost, with blue skies and turquoise waters all around you – and you feel terribly small. If you relate, then … Read more
I recently got engaged, and when I shared the happy news with my colleagues, I was shocked to see a flash of anger in the eyes of a few of the single ladies. While they all mouthed congratulatory words, these ladies had dagger eyes and didn’t look happy. I discovered they had a crab mentality … Read more
How to manipulate a narcissist? It’s a bold question and a bold approach to dealing with such a person. Manipulation is how they trap, control, and use you. You won’t even know you’re being controlled until it’s too late. No wonder the thought of manipulating a narcissist triggers a rush of sensations. Excitement, fear, and … Read more