I remember six years ago when I found out that I was pregnant with our first. One of the first things that I did was register on Baby Center. Soon I started receiving weekly emails with the progress of our little one. “Your baby is the size of a pencil top eraser.” “Your baby is […]
What to do when the “D” word enters your marriage
If you personally have been considering divorce, or have been standing beside a friend or family member, then you are no stranger to the heart ache. The devastation of a broken marital relationship is a too common reality in our society. Anyone contemplating divorce is inevitably dealing with a myriad of emotion including betrayal, […]
Top Ten Ways to Boost your Self Esteem
“I don’t like who I am.” “I have low self-esteem.” “I take care of everyone else’s needs but neglect my own.” Self-esteem is your overall opinion of yourself based on how you feel about yourself, life experiences, and your relationships with others. Healthy self-esteem is key to a productive life. A low opinion of yourself […]
Oh no what did they just say?!? 3 simple ways to be a better listener (and not miss anything!)
Becoming a better listener takes a lot of effort, practice, and patience. But one of the best gifts we can give a friend is taking the time to truly listen to them. Some of us are born with the gift of listening ears. Others need a little practice to develop the skill of listening. So, […]
When did we stop having fun?!? 8 easy ways to add fun back into your marriage
I read an article in the Wall Street Journal about what Married Couples Won’t Tell You. It looked a marriage from a stockbroker’s perspective. Needless to say, marriage was rated as a poor investment. Oh, of course I disagree. I love being married. It is one my favorites. There are a lot of words to […]
Practice Happy. Be Happy.
A few weeks ago during family dinner I announced that due to the increasing number of complaints about my cooking, the family could only say what they liked about the meal and keep their dislikes to themselves. I was really hoping this would be a great family lesson in happiness and gratitude. But, then my […]