Change is hard and unavoidable. Both positive changes like getting married, a promotion, or a new child, and negative ones like job loss, divorce, or the death of someone you love, can derail us if not handled properly.

3 Keys to Successful Life Transitions

1: Don't Go It Alone

We were not made t...

The healthiest workplace teams and families create cultures where members give and accept frequent feedback. Members feel safe enough to have conversations in order to address concerns. When they see an opportunity to encourage someone, they do so with little delay.

They also often ask clarifying q...

You build trust and gain understanding through asking great questions. Asking the right questions greatly influences the success of a conversation. Here are 5 things I keep in mind when preparing great questions to ask.

1. Great questions often start with a "what" or a "how", "can you give me an
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If a healthy romantic relationship were easy, more people would have one. Whether in a dating relationship, engaged, or married, here are 12 dating & marriage relationship-building activities that can take your connection from average to extraordinary.

1. Schedule Fun

Make a list of 10 activities ...

One of the best actions you can take to improve your life and the lives of others is to reach out and start a meaningful chat. People crave deeper connections with others, yet instead of taking a risk and asking, many get overwhelmed deciding which questions to ask.

I'm about to spend 10 days in my...

These 25 relationship-building tips will help you proactively build your connections. You'll find inspiration and gain ideas that, if applied, will improve your relationships at home and work.

25 Relationship Hacks

1. 7 Positives Each Day

I first learned about this from relationships expert and r...

Meaningful conversations have changed my life. I long for them. You can create an environment where meaningful discussions happen consistently by courageously asking great questions.

I bet you can connect many of the positive turning points in your life to inspiration that came from answering the r...

Most people procrastinate because they fear failure, and psychologically, they view something that's not perfect as failure. Their avoidance, driven by anxiety, can make them appear lazy.

Clients share with me frustrations about not getting things done. They put off reading, exercise, eating health...

For over 25 years as a family therapist, I've seen the same core issues that, left unaddressed, lead to divorce time and time again. You give your marriage the best chance of success if you proactively avoid these 14 pitfalls below.

1. Not Addressing Core Issues

Avoiding a problem doesn't make it ...

Here’s a list of 50 of my favorite relationship-building questions. They’re light and fun, get you to think, and come from over 25 years of helping people open up in my work as a family therapist.

Genuine, authentic, and heartfelt conversations connect people and transform relationships.

My par...

I love great poetry. It has a way of bringing clarity and revealing the next steps I need to take. Like many people, I often place myself in the poem--as if I'm a character in the story--and reflect on how its message aligns with where I'm headed.

The most powerful poems do more than stir emotion--...

If you want to excel in life, being able to stay calm when feeling overwhelmed is an essential skill. The consequences of not doing so can be significant (e.g., addiction, damaging relationship, job loss, etc.).

You have three choices when feeling overwhelmed

Choice #1: Supressing your feelings by...