How do your relationships impact your happiness? Understanding, communicating and interacting with others in a way that maximizes your well-being and happiness…
According to author Elizabeth Stone, a child is a mother’s heart walking around outside her body. There can be nothing worse than when that little piece of your heart starts to turn against you. How do you handle it when your daughter blames you for everything? Learning how to handle daughters who blame their mothers … Read more
Ever trust a colleague, only to have them mislead you and leave you wondering whether your mind is playing tricks on you? I’ve been there. One of my bosses promised me a position, had me do all the extra work to get the promotion, only to be called to his office in a group meeting … Read more
I believe that most of us have negative people in our lives, and you’ve probably experienced that as well. Sadly, the fact is that if you’re on a path to success… you’re going to encounter critics, haters, and naysayers along the way. In this article, I’m going to show you how to effectively deal with … Read more
We all want to be with that special person in our lives, but what about when that desire for your partner becomes twisted into a relationship that is based on “need?” When you need someone to make you feel good about yourself, you are dependent on that person. There is also the opposite: when you … Read more
One of the best personality traits a person can have is to be someone who doesn’t just think about their own needs… but also thinks about the needs of others in a caring way. If we have lived long enough, we have all shown sympathy and pity toward others. Moreover, we have also been in … Read more
If you’re reading this article, you’ve likely been tested as a parent at some point. No matter what age your child is, they will challenge you… whether it is intentional or not. This is particularly common with children ages 2 and older. Maybe you’re wondering why your toddler is happy one minute and throwing tantrums … Read more
Life is certainly filled with lots of uncertainty and fears. And in our society, we have become numb to tragedy and crisis. Primarily because it is all over the news and portrayed in popular television shows and movies. In addition, some medical professionals have become numb to their patients’ medical issues. They are so used … Read more
Have you ever shared a trauma in your life only to have the person you are confiding in monopolize the conversation by telling you about a bigger trauma they suffered (usually five years ago)? There’s no greater insult to add to your injury when someone you mistakenly trusted shows lack of empathy signs and makes … Read more
Curious about how compatible you are with your partner? Aside from trust, respect, and communication, most experts agree that compatibility is a big factor in achieving a healthy relationship. When you are compatible with the person you are with, you feel so much happier and content. But how do you measure compatibility? What are the … Read more
Friendship is important. It’s the glue that holds us together when things get tough and the celebration that makes life worth living. We all need friends to support us, lift us up, and help us through life’s challenges. I’ve been able to rely on friendships for moral support throughout a variety of life’s challenges. When … Read more