Southern California is currently enduring a nightmarish scenario where Santa Ana winds are driving horrific fires. Our hearts go out to those who have lost their homes and to the more than 180,000 people who have been forced to evacuate. In the face of such...
A Crystal Ball For Your Relationship
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a crystal ball that unerringly predicted the future. It might be especially valuable when you first begin dating someone. Is this the one, oh crystal ball, who will joyfully be my lifetime partner? Well, it’s not a crystal ball, but a...
How Bad Is That Stress You’re Feeling? Here’s How To Tell.
Life has a way of creating stress. Conflict at work, disagreements with loved ones, financial concerns… the list of circumstances that cause stress is virtually endless. But when does a level of stress become unmanageable or unhealthy? Dr. Daniel Amen has developed a...
Is This Just The Calm Before The Storm?
Sometimes there comes a period in a long-term relationship where everything seems fine and there’s genuine peace in the household. But as they used to say in the movies, it’s quiet out there… too quiet. Is this just the calm before the storm? Or, on the contrary,...
A Simple Change In Daily Habits — Better Than A Single Resolution
Well, it’s almost time to flip the calendar and welcome in 2025. With the holidays soon behind us and a new year unfolding, it’s not too early to think about resolutions. But this year, instead of making the same old "I resolve to... (fill in yours here…)", how about...
How To Make Life Worthwhile
Ever since ancient Greece, philosophers such as Socrates have offered advice on how to live a good life. In the 19th century the art of motivational speaking was reborn. Ralph Waldo Emerson, The Essay on Self-Reliance, was among the writers who gained fame for their...
What To Do When Your Mind Has A Mind Of Its Own
Do you ever feel like your mind has— ahem — a mind of its own? If so, you’re not alone. Many people, maybe most, sometimes find themselves unintentionally having thoughts that seem to creep in out of the blue. In addition, they may find themselves thinking basically...
Questions To Light Up Your Relationship
Getting to know another person can be tricky business. That’s especially true with young people who are just beginning to date. However, as many a person in a long-term relationship will attest, it can also be a challenge even in a mature relationship. One of the keys...
Looking To Improve Your Communication Skills? These 12 Books Do Exactly That.
Honestly and accurately expressing what you’re thinking or feeling is a crucial ability both in your personal and professional life. Interpersonal communication is the foundation of all relationships and is one of the keys to success in business. But there’s more to...
ADHD — In Adults?
A trend worthy of celebration is the steady increase in the awareness of mental health issues — along with the move away from stigmatizing those who confront their issues. One example that parents in particular may recognize is the regular discussion of attention...