I’m sure you’ve heard the saying ‘happy wife, happy life,’ but have you also heard about Wife Appreciation Day? Turns out it’s a real thing. Of course, every couple is unique, and within that, each person has their own likes and dislikes.One of my personal pet peeves is dirty dishes. My husband knew about this. But in our first few...
We all have stress and different ways of managing it. Some people handle stress in a healthy way – exercising, talking, reading. Other times we may not handle stress so well. We revert to unhealthy habits instead. Stress eating is one behavior people engage in that can be a harmful attempt to cope with stress. Consuming food may cause a...
There are great self-help books out there waiting for you to read them and improve some aspect of your life. One of the questions a lot of people ask themselves is why I am alive? What is life for? Getting better and better as a person seems to be a very fulfilling way to live life. Being able to look...
Relationships can be a frustrating thing when you just want your partner to understand you, especially when it concerns your emotions. After trying to talk to your partner, have you ever thought, “I just can’t read them,” “We just aren’t connected” or “I just need him to listen but all he wants to do is try to fix things.” Do...
Have you ever noticed the similarities of what makes a business successful and a successful relationship? Something to do with business strategies for your relationship. Successful businesses have clearly defined values, goals, and priorities. They likely to have a clear vision. I think healthy relationships instill similar strategies. Many business and corporations do quarterly, mid-year, or annual reviews. This is...
Assertiveness can sometimes have a negative connotation, but what does assertiveness really mean? It means being able to express what we want and need, as well as setting positions and boundaries. It implies speaking up for yourself in a respectful and effective way that facilitates the other person to listen to you. It also includes being able to listen to...
Cell phone use is part of everyone’s life, every day. The use of cell phones can improve your relationships or negatively impact your family life. Have you noticed your cell phone use doing both?Cell Phone Use and Your Family LifeCell phones can help your family life by adding to your connection with others, making it easy to plan activities as...
There is a saying that the role of parents and guardians is to “Prepare the child for the road, not the road for the child.” Understanding that children and teens can and will face mental health problems, we have a responsibility to help prepare them to meet and manage these struggles.According to the National Institute on Mental Health, 8% of...
Communicating with children can be challenging. If you’re a parent, you have probably experienced some challenges in how you communicate with your kids. According to a study about parent and children communication, kids tend to develop healthier coping mechanism when their parents are supportive. This is especially true during emotionally challenging periods. However, those little ones, have a special ability...
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