These days journaling is either scoffed at as not having a powerful enough effect on writers or it has become so overused that it has lost meaning and intention. Journaling is meant to be a tool to help an individual work towards catharsis when they…

For the lucky ones, empathy and true compassion come naturally. For others, it takes diligent and intentional effort to strengthen this muscle. Good news is, empathy CAN be learned and WILL benefit the connection in ALL of your human relationships. Where I see it especially…

Ever wonder the special ingredients it takes to be or find in a healthy partner to increase the chances of your relationship success? We must be willing to look up close, as if through a magnifying glass, to see the details of how each individual…

The natural process of our human loop is actually quite linear and is as follows: Thoughts (1) lead to feelings (2) lead to behaviors (3). All successful outcomes start with our thoughts. If we can have better control over our thoughts we can have better…

Contrary to popular belief, boundaries are necessary and healthy. They act as guardrails in our busy, chaotic life and offer extra reinforcement structurally that can help us from veering too close to the edge of burn out. They are there to remind us of the…

There are cracks and weak points in every marriage. Damage happens. It’s not always about preventing the damage that’s the task, it’s about how the marriage responds when damage arises that counts the most. Here are the steps to repair and resolve when it does:…