Did you know that emotions are contagious? If you spend a lot of time with positive, happy people, chances are some of that will rub off. And the opposite is true when hanging out with the more negatively focused. Humans being humans, they have a range of emotions and all are valid but be mindful…
Ok - so happiness can't possibly boil down to one solitary thing, however many researchers believe that if you HAD to it would be gratitude. Gratitude can not only be the path to a more life satisfaction but even improve your heart.
But being "grateful" isn't necessarily easy, especially if you are prone to a strong negativity…
If you are frustrated because your marriage or relationship isn't "making" you happy you might want to re-think that. There is a vast difference between being happy with your relationship rather than seeking happiness from your relationship. What is important is a sense of safety and trust. This is a condition that's important for you…
Getting enough sleep is more important than you might think. It not only resets the nervous system but consolidates learnings from that day and fosters physical health in heart, lungs and immune system. According to Linda Graham, MFT, "Researchers have found that 97.5% of the population need between 7 and 9 hours of sleep a…
It can be easier said than done to eliminate these damaging habits in your relationship. Many of us have learned problematic communication patterns in our families of origin or struggle with issues around trust in relationships that leading to knee-jerk, unhelpful responses. If you make attempts to follow Dr. Gottman's suggestions but still find yourself…
There has been a spike in stressful news being covered by the media. Whether it's ISIS, Ebola or Enterovirus-D68, there are worrisome issues at hand in our world and own country. This would be enough to be concerning for anyone but if you have a tendency for generalized anxiety about "bad things happening," you might…