I want to encourage us all to retrain our brains into a new habit of automatically focusing upon the positive. In doing this, we'll experience a whole lot more joy and gratitude. Why let our brains arbitrarily decide where to put our focus and how...
Who's Imprisoning Whom? "I really want to forgive her but I can't." "He hurt me badly. But now it's hurting me more to not let it go and forgive him." I hear these types of things a lot in my counseling practice. When we're hurt or offended, at...
If you’re like me, you’re going to do a lot of savoring in the weeks ahead. That is, you’re going to enjoy the taste or smell of (something) for as long as possible. You’re going to bask, to enjoy, to relish, to feast your eyes upon. Whether it’s...
Autumn: Time for a Positive New Habit A beauty hunt: I try to do one every week. It not only refuels me, it continually resets the template of my mind toward positivity. Without resetting this template, most of our minds are progressively pulled downward, noticing and...
What creates emotional intimacy? One thing's for sure – it's the way to a more deeply satisfying relationship. But how? Well this summer, I learned some secrets – some practical steps for getting there. I had the joy of hearing psychologist Dr. James Coffield reveal...
Babystepping: I love this quote about a small snail, inching her way along, while other animals galloped, ran, and leapt past. Yet, because she was determined, she took tiny, painstaking steps (slithers?) toward her goal, finally arriving there, not being deterred by obstacles or the...
There is a critical secret that you must understand to succeed in your marriage. And guess what? This secret is important for succeeding and flourishing in other areas of your life as well. Marriage: A Secret Revealed The secret? "Healthy people consistently recharge themselves emotionally, spiritually,...
Playfulness: How Are You Doing? Are you having enough fun? When was the last time you had a solid hour of sheer enjoyment? When you were so absorbed in moments of merriment, you forgot about everything else? The grown-up world is all about getting things done. Mark Buchanan...
Ah Spring! The time of new beginnings, more daylight, more activity, more shorts and swimsuits to fit into...