Anniversaries are a super important date on the calendar for any couple. They serve as a reminder of the love, commitment, and journey you and your partner have shared.
Taking the time to celebrate your anniversary strengthens your bond and provides an opportunity to get out of the routine and show your love for each other.Estimated reading time: 3 minutes
Posted in Love, Marriage, and Relationships
Imagine having a personal gym that's open 24/7, doesn't require a membership fee, and can dramatically improve every aspect of your life.
Sounds too good to be true?
Well, you already have it—it's your brain!
Just as we exercise our bodies to stay physically fit, our brains need regular workouts to maintain and enhance our mental fitness.
Estimated reading time: 4.5 minutes
Posted in Brain Fitness, Mindfulness and Perspective, Habits for Health
If you are struggling in your relationships—personally or professionally—it’s possible that the issues are rooted in boundaries. Do you have a lack of boundaries? Are they too rigid or not firm enough? You might be a people-pleaser and fear conflict or rejection.
And sometimes, we just plain don’t know how to set healthy boundaries in relationships.
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes
Posted in Love, Marriage, and Relationships, Emotional Intelligence & Fitness
Have you ever muttered, “My toddler is driving me crazy?”
I remember raising a family and the ruckus and fast pace of keeping up with toddlers! They’re a match for any sprinter—or marathon runner! As your toddler asserts their will and autonomy, life can be challenging.
Learn five effective ways to prevent temper tantrums and have more ease and harmony.
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes
Posted in Perfectly Imperfect Parenting
The love is there—it just might have ebbed to the fringes a bit.
It happens. Not just after a “honeymoon” phase, the literal honeymoon, the first child or the third, but possibly throughout it all. The feeling of love in a committed relationship or marriage can naturally wax and wane.
Here are seven ways to welcome more love back to the heart of your relationship—don't miss #6!Estimated reading time: 4 minutes
Posted in Love, Marriage, and Relationships
Last night, amid a moment of head-swirling anxiety, I sat with my hands placed on my knees and focused on my breath. It may sound silly, but it’s a helpful tool to calm oneself.
To stop and tell yourself, “I am here. These are my knees. I am touching my knees and sitting on my bed and can feel the support of the earth.” It’s a bit akin to my brain trying to reason with my body to settle down and return to the moment. An internal, “Hey buddy, everything is ok, you can settle down now.”
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes
Posted in Emotional Intelligence & Fitness
Why do small and big businesses fail? And what makes a successful business and leader? How do you know if you're headed in the right direction as a business owner?
There are many troubling statistics on the failure rate of start-ups and businesses. Learn from others' mistakes, beat the statistics, and learn how to thrive!
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes
Posted in Business and Leadership
Again and again, throughout the history of effective leaders, a consistent sentiment has echoed: to be an authentic leader is not to lead the most people, wield the most power, or even achieve the most outcomes. To be an authentic leader lies deeper than those surface measures, in character and emotional intelligence. We'll give you the key ingredients; the rest is up to you!
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes
Posted in Business and Leadership
We may have hard heads but we don’t have rock-solid hearts—our hearts are soft and vulnerable. In committed relationships, we need a lot of understanding to build bridges, especially when our needs collide with our partner’s.
Do you know how to advocate for your needs without getting into an argument?
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes
Posted in Love, Marriage, and Relationships
As children grow into adulthood, the dynamics of parent-child relationships naturally evolve. What could be an amazing relationship is often fraught with hurtful exchanges and abrupt cutoffs.
It's crucial for parents to recognize—and respect—the boundaries that are needed with this transition. By respecting your adult child's autonomy, you are showing respect for their life choices and reinforcing your role as a supportive parent in their life.
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes
Posted in Perfectly Imperfect Parenting
