Isn’t Love in the air? Thinking about breaking up or deciding to stay is pretty common when a relationship isn’t working as expected. According to research, breaking up is considered a major stressor. Ending a relationship is usually painful at least for one of the parties involved and the fear of making the wrong decision can be very confusing. People...
Why is it that we have to deal with emotions? When someone reacts angrily or shows any negative emotion it seems to be uncomfortable for those around. Then, avoiding emotions may be a way to escape from being criticized or not accepted. However, according to a research article about dealing with feelings, personal suppression can have a negative impact on...
Coping with life’s daily stresses can be hard. Sometimes it can feel like once you get through one storm, the next one is right there waiting for you. One of the most frequent recommendations I give to clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, or feeling overwhelmed, is journaling. There is a wide range of benefits to journaling and it...
At some point everyone has experienced a dip in productivity, concentration and focus during the afternoon. This can cause a negative emotional reaction for some, feeling like you are failing or not performing at your best potential. In an article by Readers Digest there are thirteen practical tips to beating that afternoon slump. However, it seems that the afternoon slump...
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...
We’ve all seen the headlines announcing diet fads, telling us which chemicals to avoid, and foods presenting with a new health-stamp of approval on the daily. It can be difficult to keep up with the latest in health and diet, making trips to the grocery store a stressful event. It’s no secret that feeding the body means fueling the brain,...
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...
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