6 Warning Signs You’re In An Abusive Relationship
You can be in an abusive situation and not even know it. Abuse doesn’t always come in the form of physical or verbal violence; abuse is about manipulation and power. And freeing yourself from that life and starting over isn’t always easy either, especially if you’re worried or terrified about…
Self-Care Strategies for Parents with Caregiver Fatigue
Please enjoy this guest post by Gwen Payne from Invisible Moms! Parenting tips are everywhere you look these days, but for those who are caring for children with special needs, there are often few resources that can help with the mental and physical toll it takes. Exhaustion is a common…
10 Benefits of Forgiveness
There are over three hundred million Google searches on “forgiveness.” We’ve all hurt someone and been hurt. Everyone needs forgiveness. According to Mayo Clinic, “Forgiveness means different things to different people. Generally, however, it involves a decision to let go of resentment and thoughts of revenge.” Letting go of resentment and…
Change Your Gratitude Attitude Change Your Life
How grateful are you for your marriage or your relationship with your significant other? Maybe you feel there’s not much for which to be thankful, and perhaps you imagined a much different kind of relationship when you got together years ago. Even if that’s the case, don’t miss out on…
Six Steps To Start Living Life To The Fullest!
They say we’re motivated by two things: love or fear. (Some say it’s “pain” or “pleasure.”) But one thing is for sure, if you’re in an unhappy or unfulfilling relationship or marriage, you probably experience pain and fear on most days. Love opens and warms our hearts; it makes us…
The Impact Of Optimism On Mental Well-being And Your Relationship
We have two basic choices regarding our attitude: One, we can focus on what can go wrong and things not working out, or two, on what can go right. We choose to see the world in either a positive or negative way every day. We choose to see the relationship…
What If You’re Stuck In Negativity?
It isn’t always easy to be positive and grateful, especially when experiencing loss or feeling worried or depressed. Just so it’s been said if you’re going through something terrible right now, and you’re in a real dark place, please get the support you need by finding a therapist or a…
How Hugs & Laughter Reduce Stress And Make A Relationship Happier!
When was the last time you and your significant other held each other tenderly in a loving embrace? When was the last time you laughed together, or, perhaps a better question, how much do you laugh? Hugging and laughing are simple ways to nurture emotional intimacy. If you’re not hugging…
Change Your Attitude Change Your Relationship
Do you enjoy being around negative, pessimistic people? Didn’t think so. Me either. Hardly anyone does, unless they’re pessimistic, too; you know, birds of a feather… But nurturing an optimistic outlook isn’t easy when you’re in the middle of an unhappy relationship. It’s hard to stay positive when facing ongoing…
5 Ways To Make More Time For Yourself
How often do you take time for yourself? When was the last time you made time to enjoy a hobby, pursue a passion, or relax? Unless you schedule time for yourself, you might be alive, but you’re not really living. Depriving yourself of the time you need to stay healthy…