How Anger Destroys Relationships
Think about what happens when you or someone you are in a relationship with gets angry. Blood pressure rises, heart rate increases, and worst of all, communication comes to a screeching halt. The ability to remain loving and rational leaves on a Lear jet, and when the confrontation is over, the wounds may have caused […]
Sound Heals
If you have ever been lulled by the rustling of wind through the trees or relaxed on the sand listening to waves lap the shore, you’ve experienced the healing aspect of sound. Perhaps in the morning as you awake you hear the birds singing and it causes you to smile, to feel safe, to ponder […]
How to Deal With Losing a Pet
If you have ever had a pet that has passed on or had to make the difficult decision to euthanize, you know how challenging the grief can be. Our pets are part of us, they are an extension of our families and when they are gone, there is a big hole in our hearts that […]
Saying Good-bye
Whether it’s saying good-bye to a friend who is moving, a child going off to school, or parents who were visiting for the holidays, regardless of the scenario, saying farewell is hard. It can elicit feelings of loss, sadness, and melancholy that can stop you in your tracks, at least temporarily. You may experience old […]
How to Live With a Narcissist
Does your partners’ every conversation revolve around her/himself, or do they chronically take credit for things they had nothing to do with? You may be living with a person who has a narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). People with NPD build a fantastical overinflated image of themselves from which they navigate their lives. They have a […]
Setting Goals
Often we are facing the fact, regardless of the time of year, that our New Year’s Resolutions may not be as achievable as we once thought. In fact, nearly 92% of people don’t achieve New Year’s Resolutions. It’s not because people aren’t motivated, and it’s not because the resolutions they set weren’t “good enough.” Most […]
All About Feelings
Feelings are a tricky thing. There’s a lot of talk out there about getting in touch with them, understanding where they stem from, and knowing when and how to communicate them effectively. However, this can be hard to do if you’re not sure where to begin your journey toward emotional awareness. It’s Okay to Not […]
Living on Your Own
More and more lately I see and hear about people who are choosing to live on their own. Some of these people have never been in a long-term relationship (or married). They have elected to live on their own – and not engage in a romantic relationship, or even the kind of friendship that could […]
Find Your Inner Artist
We all have an inner artist just waiting to emerge and be appreciated. Even if you don’t feel that you’re innately creative, there is something inside all of us yearning to build and create. Many hobbies can be considered “creative” – even if they’re not typically sorted into an artistic category or subject matter. You […]
Shedding Toxic Friends in the New Year
Life happens in seasons. The New Year tends to be a time when we evaluate our lives and make big decisions or changes. While this is a positive thing, it can also be confusing when the things we decide need changing are our friends. Sometimes the people who have stayed in our life as friends […]