I recently asked a friend of mine when her kids were heading back to school. Her eyes got wide, and she eagerly replied, “Six days from now!” As soon as she said it, there was an expression of guilt that wiped across her face. I could tell that she felt guilty to be excited that her kids were returning back...
Everyone in our profession sings the praises of having a planned date night, even me! In fact, the Huffington Post just published an article on the importance of Date Nights. So we know that it is important, but at times it can seem like a daunting task. You have to get a babysitter, make the plans, buy the tickets or...
Some people feel comfortable and at ease talking about sex while others would rather avoid the topic at all costs. The fact is being able to talk about sex and intimacy can absolutely lead to a more fulfilling and better sex life with a greater level of emotional and physical intimacy. If you are one of those people who would...
Living on caffeine, little sleep, and chocolate has been in vogue in the United States. Work, work work, and no play. In fact, researchers have found that people work more and relax less in the United States, and take less time off. All this work and little time off for personal time have resulted in more stress, higher rates of burnout, and...
Just the other day, my husband and I were out running errands when he saw a side of me that he isn’t used to seeing. For the most part in our relationship, I am more passive and let him handle all of the “tough” situations. Well, on this day we were picking up something that I needed, that was very...
We live in a world of high stress. High demands. Crisis. This chronic (ongoing) stress is extremely unhealthy and physically taxing on our bodies, causing problems with sexual desire, reproduction, and other intestinal, respiratory, and cardiovascular issues. It may seem like an impossible task but it is possible to combat stress. Learning how to comfort and self-soothe is one of the...
Have you ever wanted to free yourself from anxiety? Recently, I was stuck on a tarmac in a plane. I remember feeling anxious to get home to my family. I was frustrated that we were wasting time because the airport didn’t plan its take-off schedule effectively. But this wasn’t the real reason I felt anxious, I was in a situation...
Do you struggle to make decisions, find yourself in dramatic or difficult relationships, or fear letting people down? Do you feel responsible for making people in your life happy? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you might be struggling with creating and maintaining relationship boundaries. A huge component of enjoying healthy, successful relationships is our ability to...
Empowerment is simply defined as “the process of becoming strong and more confident, especially in controlling one’s life and claiming one’s rights.” Who doesn’t want to experience that? The sad reality is that many women believe they have lost their voice in their relationships with more dominant partners or struggle to find the confidence to speak with assertiveness. In this...
Remember that saying, “When the going gets tough, the tough go shopping?” It turns out that there is some truth to that adage! More than half of Americans admit engaging in “retail therapy.” People often use retail therapy as a mood enhancer. This may sound like an excuse to go shopping, but there seem to be positive consequences to buying...
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