Some life lessons can only be learned through our biggest setbacks. Writing this post, I started to realize that each tip below will not only help you heal but also can make your current relationships stronger TODAY.

While I'm writing to help my audience, I'm also writing to remind myself of what I...

Have you ever wondered what makes a marriage thrive? Have you ever wanted to know how to take your marriage from "good" to "great"? The happiest married couples do some things differently.

According to marriage expert Dr. John Gottman, part of the answer is found in 5 hours each week. Through extens...

I've learned over the years that the way out of anxiety and depression always starts with becoming aware that you're struggling with your attitude. Once you're aware you are stuck, then you can then make changes. You won't try to fix something you don't acknowledge is broken.

Below are some thought...

Anxiety and depression focus on what can go wrong. It zeroes in on the worst outcome coming true and bad things happening again. Hope focuses on what can go right, and the opportunity in every circumstance.

Here are some anxious thoughts I've had, and heard, recently. Any seem familiar?

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Being vulnerable on an emotional level is terrifying. One reason I became a therapist is to appear like I've got things together. When people come to me for help, I'm seen as the expert, therefore I remain in control. I'm more comfortable helping than being helped. Asking for help is scary.

I share...

In 12 Life Balance Tips (Part 1), I gave you six activities that can help get your life on track. Here are six more tips. Take some action with these tips because the application leads to the transformation that happens.

Living a balanced life requires you to say "no" to some opportunities that you...

Always going on a traditional date (e.g. dinner and activity) can be expensive and boring. You have fun dating options available at home for free.

Constraints, like staying at home and spending no money, can bring out your creativity. When people have limited resources, they can get extremely cr...

Do you want to have a winning marriage or a mediocre one? Do you believe that having a great marriage is possible? Are you trying to thrive or just survive? Just surviving in your marriage is not only stressful, but it's depressing. Be proactive and put in the effort to win.

"Do you know that ...