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Ways to De-Stress and Relax More

Ways to De-Stress and Relax More

Are you feeling stressed? I’d be surprised if you weren’t. Between the growing demands of our jobs, raising a family while working full-time, and the increasing need to stay connected all day every day, most of us feel stressed out more often than we like to admit....
Why Gratitude Is Important!

Why Gratitude Is Important!

Gratitude is important because it is a powerful thing and we’re just scratching the surface when it comes to discovering the various mental and physical effects it has on us. Let’s look at a few of those to give you an idea of what you can expect if you start to make...
Positivity in Relationships

Positivity in Relationships

What is positivity in a relationship and why is it important? I heard recently this description of Positivity which is: Maintaining your calmness, composure, hopefulness, enthusiasm, energy and love for life. Positivity reduces our anxieties, improves our performance...
Emotional Abuse How To Identify It?

Emotional Abuse How To Identify It?

There is a common misconception that abuse has to be physical in order to be impactful. I have seen that some of the most devastating forms of violence do not leave scars. Emotional and psychological violence is often harder to endure because it is one where the...
RESPECT: Find Out What It Means to You

RESPECT: Find Out What It Means to You

Respect is an important topic in today’s world. Some people live by the credo that respect must be earned, not given, while others believe everyone deserves respect. What’s your belief? Respect is an important part of any healthy relationship, and taking the time to...
2 Key Factors For Relationship Success

2 Key Factors For Relationship Success

I believe there are really important factors to having a healthy relationship, one which will stand the test of time, of stresses and of the challenge’s life brings. Two of those factors are respect and trust!  A major key factor in a relationship is first and...
Impact of Unresolved Trauma on Relationships

Impact of Unresolved Trauma on Relationships

There’s a hidden pitfall inherent in every relationship. The quality of your relationships is a major contributor to the overall happiness you feel in life. Great relationships take time and effort, and it’s natural for a relationship to change over time. What once...
RELATIONSHIPS & COMMUNICATION

RELATIONSHIPS & COMMUNICATION

Open, honest, loving communication isn’t taught in schools. Perhaps it should be, but for those who grow up without good parental examples of healthy communication at home, the issue can be problematic in adulthood. Far too often our communication with our special...
3 RELATIONSHIPS MYTHS THAT CAN CAUSE HARM

3 RELATIONSHIPS MYTHS THAT CAN CAUSE HARM

There are many relationship myths and today I would like to cover three that I feel do an incredible amount of harm to a multitude of relationships. The trouble with these myths is we often accept them as true without question and they can wear down and erode the...