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...
Feeling Down Around The Holidays – Or Simply Stressed?
Ready or not, here they come: the Holidays. These are days that are going to be filled with joy and excitement… except when they’re not. So, what’s going on here? Actually, it could be plain old stress caused by too much to do in too little time, or maybe unrealistic...
First-Date Questions You Won’t Regret
Meeting someone for a first date can be simultaneously thrilling and nerve-wracking. Even if you're acquainted with someone through work or a club, or maybe you’ve made a connection through a dating service, meeting in person for coffee or a drink with the explicit...
How To Use Conflicts To Deepen Your Relationship
One of the joys of being in a long-term romantic relationship is the process of slowly getting to know each better week by week, year by year. Ideally, deepening levels of intimacy are the result. An interesting corollary to the process is that as you get to know your...