5 Reasons Optimists Are Healthier & Have Happier Relationships
According to research, people with an optimistic outlook live longer and enjoy a better quality of life. (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/optimism). A person with an optimistic outlook sees the brighter side of life, embraces hope, is grateful, and believes they are worthy and deserving of love, happiness, and success. Here are five reasons…
Trouble Motivating Your Spouse?
Motivating your spouse isn’t always easy. It’s hard to know how to help them find a better job or career, start exercising, lose weight, be more positive, get out and live more, or create a budget and do financial planning. Stay Focused on What You Can Change You can get…
Laugh!
Laughter is a difference-maker in your overall health and well-being. Sure it’s a cliché. But laughter is the best medicine (unless you’ve been prescribed actual medication by your doctor; always follow your doctor’s instructions :-). The Power of Laughter Laughter brightens your mood, reducing emotional stress and feelings of depression….
Three Ways To FEEL More Satisfied About Your Life Today
To be satisfied with your life is to be content. When we’re not content, we start chasing after people, things, and experiences, hoping to feel satisfied. Here are three healthy ways to feel more satisfied and content in life without losing yourself in yet another meaningless chase. Move Your Body…
Are Men Less Emotional Than Women?
What do you believe? Are men less emotional than women? Some men are more emotional than women, and some women aren’t very emotional at all. It seems society tends to believe that men are less emotional than women. Maybe it’s because men are taught to “man up” and keep their…
7 Signs You’re Dealing With A Mature Person
Photo by Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash Maturity is the ability to respond to situations in age-appropriate ways cognitively and emotionally. And one situation where maturity is absolutely essential is marriage. Here are seven signs you’re dealing with a mature person (and hopefully this person is your partner). A Mature Person…
Part 13: A Final Word About Boundaries
The Purpose of Boundaries We don’t set boundaries to control other people. Boundaries are meant to serve and protect what matters most to us. They allow us to live our lives on our terms. Without boundaries, we’re at the mercy of agendas, feelings and circumstances. At the end of the…
Part 12: Successful vs. Unsuccessful Boundaries
Either your boundaries are successful or they’re not. They either serve you or they don’t. Do they make your life better and more productive, or add stress and frustration? How can you know if they’re working? Evaluating Your Boundaries Don’t make this more complicated than it needs to be. Keep…
Part 10: Setting Boundaries with Yourself
When we think of setting boundaries, we usually think of relationships with other people and how we expect to be treated. But, some of the most important boundaries we will ever create are the ones we set with ourselves. One of your most important relationships is the one you have…
Part 9: Setting Boundaries At Work
People struggle with setting boundaries within the workplace, but when you consider all the time they spend at work, having workplace boundaries is essential to health and happiness. The Case for Workplace Boundaries Professional boundaries guard against burnout and feeling unfulfilled in the workplace. Workplace boundaries prevent you from pushing…