Grateful. Thankful. Blessed
Photo by Ann on Unsplash Gratitude works wonders in your marriage. Think about your relationship for a minute. Is there more gratitude and appreciation than criticism and irritation? What’s the emotional environment of your marriage? Keep expressing gratitude until it’s something you are as a person instead of just something…
Dealing With Negative People
Photo by dominik hofbauer on Unsplash Unless you’re from another planet, chances are there’s a negative person in your life who constantly complains. It might be a colleague, friend, or family member. This negative person could be someone who constantly complains about their job, is never satisfied or happy, can’t…
Why Negative Thinking Is Hurting Your Life And Marriage
Image by Petra from Pixabay Why Negative Thinking Is Dangerous For Your Life And Marriage Negative thinking is dangerous because it blocks opportunities, limits your potential, kills careers, and ruins relationships, just to name a few. Regarding negative thinking and marriage, how can someone have a “positive” marriage that’s healthy…
5 Tips For Rising Above Negativity
Photo by Madison Oren on Unsplash Why does it seem negativity is so easily triggered? It can begin with a thought or feeling or in response to something someone said that was unkind or negative. Like an anchor, negativity drags you down. If you let it, your focus shifts from…
Hack Your “Happy Hormones” For A Happier Marriage
Photo by Marcos Paulo Prado on Unsplash Fear and worry are negative forms of meditation because they focus our mental, emotional, and spiritual energy on defeat and worst-case scenarios. Imagine how that might damage marital happiness. Although some people might not believe in positive affirmations, and, admittedly, toxic positivity is…
When You Feel You’re Losing Your Way…
Photo by Mohamed Nohassi on Unsplash It’s tough on your marriage when you feel like you’re going through the motions. You get up, go to work, go to bed, and do it all over again tomorrow. Unhappiness with life can spill into your marriage even if you and your spouse…
Fifty-Two Ways To Be More Positive When Surrounded By Negativity
Photo by Sandy Millar on Unsplash Recent polls reveal Americans are more anxious and stressed out than ever before. Why? Inflation costs to post-pandemic stressors, war threats, and pressure at home and work; people feel uneasy and overwhelmed. The external pressures of the world are squeezing people, filling them with stress and…
How The Food You Eat Affects Marital Satisfaction
Photo by Ellie Ellien on Unsplash So often, when discussing improving our marriage, we focus on communication, intimacy, and topics like conflict resolution. And that’s certainly appropriate. But over the past few weeks, we’ve been focusing on specific things we can do to take charge of our happy hormones because…
10 Ways To Nourish Your Soul For A Better Life And Marriage
Photo by Karsten Winegeart on Unsplash Doesn’t life seem so busy that we’ve forgotten how to slow down long enough to enjoy being alive? When did you last enjoy a relaxing weekend or leisurely getaway? Work keeps us busy; too busy for many people. Studies show that nearly 70% of employees…
How To Deal With Hormonal Imbalance
Image by NoName_13 from Pixabay Hormonal imbalances can cause issues with your body, emotions, and relationships, making it hard to enjoy a healthy and happy life. That’s the bad news. The good news is you can take steps to restore your hormones via a wholistic approach that addresses nutrition, lifestyle,…