As women, we’ve all been there. Turning 50 can feel like closing the book on youth and entering a new, unfamiliar chapter. Society reinforces the idea that after 50, your best years are behind you. I’m here to tell you this couldn’t be further from the truth! The key is shifting your mindset. Our thoughts […]
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Do you ever catch yourself feeling stuck in a rut, just going through the motions each day without much purpose? You’re not alone. Many women over 50 experience similar feelings of stagnation and mediocrity creeping into their lives. The responsibilities we carry and roles we play, while rewarding, can also become heavy at times. When
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Want to know how to live an extraordinary life? Where you feel fulfilled, you’ve found your purpose, you’re pursuing your passions, and you are continuously growing? Yes?! I thought so…Read on dear reader! I’ve kept this post as simple as possible because it really doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are some tips for living
I am a huge (American) football fan, but I admire other sports players and coaches, too. A coach I’ve long admired is legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden. He won 10 national championships in 12 years – a feat unmatched to this day! Amazing! Wooden’s secret? A philosophy for success he called the Pyramid of
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I’ve gathered my favorite empowering quotes to help you explore what matters most right now. These wise words remind us of the power we each have within, no matter our age or situation. They speak to embracing change, finding meaning, and living authentically. “We are taught you must blame your father, (your mother), your sisters,
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As women, our bodies change in many ways as we pass through life’s decades. One common concern that arises for many after 50 is increased cellulite and skin dryness. Along with wishing to slow the aging process and boost circulation, we seek natural ways to restore that youthful glow. I’ve found dry brushing to be a
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Hello there, lovely ladies over 50! Life has a magical way of getting even better as we age, and it’s time to embrace it wholeheartedly. If you’ve been yearning for that perfect work-life balance, a more meaningful life, and genuine happiness as the years roll by, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s talk about
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In this article, I want to talk about something near and dear to my heart: finding meaning and purpose in life after 50. I know, I know. Many of you may be rolling your eyes and thinking “Oh great, another article about finding purpose.” But bear with me! I promise this one will be different. See, a
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table of contents How Do I Start Decluttering?Where to Start DeclutteringDoes It Spark Joy?More Helpful Decluttering TipsMy Biggest Piece of Advice for a Cluttered Home It started with decluttering my home office. Well, actually, it started because I saw a video on minimalism. I happen to like the Minimal Mom on YouTube. On Saturday mornings, before making
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Table of Contents How Much Water Should I Drink in a Day?Why Do I Need to Drink Water?How do I Know if I’m Drinking Enough Water?What’s the Best Way to Track my Hydration?How to Get into the Habit of Drinking Water How Much Water Should I Drink in a Day?Ready for this? According to Harvard, the
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The Problem: Lack of Motivation How do you get motivated to work out? How do you get motivated to work out…AGAIN?! How do you get motivated to work out after work? In your home? In the morning? When you’re depressed? Ugh… Are your thoughts about exercising holding you back from becoming healthier and more fit? How many times have you had thoughts like these?I
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Discover the joys of home sprout gardening! This step-by-step guide shows you how to grow nutritious sprouts indoors. From selecting seeds to harvesting, learn the secrets of cultivating fresh sprouts at home. Even if you don’t have a green thumb, you CAN do this! No expensive equipment is needed. Give it a try! It’s easy, delicious,
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Please see your physician for medical advice. This is my story of dealing with chronic health issues. I have had tremendous success following the all-natural (research-backed) methods I describe below and I want to help others by sharing what I learned so you can feel better too!I am not a licensed medical professional. The information
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Losing weight and actually keeping it off can be even more difficult for women after the age of 50, particularly after menopause. Our metabolism slows, we lose muscle mass, we notice that weight gain happens more in our bellies, and we start gaining more weight, more easily than in the past. That added weight gain?
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One of best exercise workouts you can do is High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and Tabata.What’s the difference between HIIT and Tabata? Here’s how I define it: My HIIT workouts are 12 rounds of 20 seconds of intense exercise (you’re at 80-100% max intensity, barely able to talk), followed by 40 seconds of recovery (I still remain
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Ready to get healthy, fit, and feel fantastic in February? I’m offering a free 4- week workout challenge! This workout plan is to help you to get your heart healthier by working out during the national “Heart Month” of February. Typically thought of as a month for lovers (think Valentine’s Day), this month has also transformed
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What’s the best way to melt menopausal belly fat and get rid of that extra weight gain? Women over 50 – you know what I’m talking about! As if hot flashes, night sweats, and moodiness weren’t enough, turns out your metabolism slows and where you gain weight changes during and after menopause. Lovely :). Just because your
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Get this new year off to a great start using this FREE workbook! I’ve included lots of lists you can fill out including:The Past Year ListMy New Habits ListPeople I Admire List …and so much more! This is not an overwhelmingly huge workbook, full of sheets you’ll feel guilty about if you don’t feel like filling
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If you have a vibration plate machine and have no idea how to work out or what exercises to do, this video is for you! In this video, I demonstrate 9 basic vibration plate exercises. There’s a lot of research on vibration plates including studies that show they help you lose weight, burn fat, and they’re
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Want to workout but don’t have a lot of time? Try this 10 minute full body walk-at-home workout. This is a low impact cardio fat burning walking workout to help you get toned, lose weight and burn calories. This is a perfect fitness workout for women over 50! Workout with me on a walk on the
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10-minute low impact cardio fat burning walking workout. Have fun while you lose weight and burn calories – this is a perfect fitness workout for women over 50! Walk at home, indoor workout for all levels of fitness. No equipment needed. This is a full body workout suitable for beginners and can become your daily workout
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20 minute weight loss walking workout for women over the age of 50! This is a full body workout – low impact cardio fat burning walking workout to lose to help you lose weight and burn calories. Walk at home, indoor workout for all levels of fitness. No equipment needed. This workout is suitable for beginners and can
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10 minute full body workout – low impact cardio fat burning walking workout to lose lower belly fat! Lose weight and burn calories – this is a perfect fitness workout for women over 50! Walk at home, indoor workout for all levels of fitness. No equipment needed. This is a full body workout suitable for
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Want a low-impact, fat-burning workout in that is low-impact and great for women over 50? This 25 minute full body workout is the perfect low-impact cardio walking workout to lose lower belly fat! Done regularly, you’ll lose weight and burn calories! This is a perfect fitness workout for women over 50. This walk at home, indoor
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Want to get rid of flabby arms and bat wings? Here’s a great workout that’s easy, yet effective! No equipment, apartment-friendly, and created for women over fifty – or beginners. There’s no weights, just 8 exercises. Try this easy to follow (no complicated choreography!) workout. This is the Best Toning Arm Workout For Women Over
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You’re not as active You’ve let your diet and nutrition slip You have certain illnesses or injuries that affect how you stay motivated to be fit and healthy You have no energy You can’t imagine what it would be like to be fit A few years ago, I was an avid runner. I ran races
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Is it better to work out in the morning or in the evening? To start, working out is better than not working out at all, regardless of the time of day. What does the research say about the optimal times to work out? According to a New York Times article, research on mice found that
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It’s only fitting that I created this post on my oldest daughter’s birthday! She herself has worked tremendously hard for her success as a newly graduated resident physician in New York City! As a coach, I often recommend to my clients an exercise where they close their eyes and envision themselves as their future selves. I
Do you ever feel like you’re just blending into the background? That you’ve made yourself small or invisible in order to feel safe? If so, you’re not alone. Many of us learn unhealthy patterns in childhood that lead us to dim our own light. For me, after losing my mother at a young age, my
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Are you a midlife mama with kid(s) in college or kids who have moved out? Are you feeling lost, angst-y, sad, or stuck? Is there an empty hole where something feels like it’s missing? You want more, but not sure what that looks like? Wanna know why I ask? Because not only have I felt
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Do you struggle with stress and anxiety? Lately, we’ve heard a lot about this topic. With the Coronavirus in the news, many people are worried about getting sick. Just so you know, anxiety is common. Did you know that anxiety affects almost 1 in 5 people and is the most commonly diagnosed mental
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We could use some positivity in this C-Virus/quarantine world we’re living in right now! Hope everyone is hanging in there and staying healthy. At the time I’m writing this, it looks like the US is in for 4 more weeks of shelter-in-place/social-distancing. I work from home so my routine hasn’t changed too much.
I’ve met maybe a handful of people during my lifetime who had amazing childhoods. Most people don’t. Most people still carry around old wounds and trauma from years and decades ago. The stress caused by not dealing with childhood stuff still affects your life, even if you try oh-so-very-hard to put it neatly away and
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Do you get out of bed in the morning so full of energy, excited for your day and your future? (this is not your first journal prompt 😊). Do you live a life that’s full of meaning, purpose, and fulfillment? Or, is it the opposite? Do you find it difficult to get up in the
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Have you heard the saying that building confidence is like building muscle? You’ve got the potential to be confident (aka to build muscle and get in shape), but you’ve got to do the work to get there. “The work,” for strengthening your confidence, is exercising that muscle called “courage.” The courage to start something new,
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I’ve worked out most of my life. Now that I’m over 50 years old, I have noticed my metabolism has slowed down as well as my exercise. Even though I still love to eat, I can’t eat the same amount as I had in the past. Slowly over the last few years, a few pounds
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Have you ever had one of those days where you feel like you’ve been busy all day long, but you don’t feel like you’ve been productive? Does it seem like you have to-do lists that just seem like they’re always never-ending? And, after you think about how you haven’t been that productive, do you then
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Self-care is a luxury these days and the idea of caring for yourself really resonates with so many women, in particular, who are juggling to keep their work-life balance or maybe even just life- in some semblance of sanity. This post is about the 3 habits you need to start a regular self-care routine in your life.
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Journaling is an incredibly powerful tool, not just for self-discovery, but for self-care. Taking the time to get to know yourself, to write down your innermost thoughts – that’s very honoring of your self and your time. Journaling is used for inspiration, reflection, gratitude, healing, knowing yourself, finding yourself… Have you ever tried to write
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Affirmations are a wonderful way to start to change your mindset from negative and disempowering to positive and incredibly empowering! Your mindset is one of the key contributors to your success. I can’t tell you how many women I speak to and work with who struggle with low self-esteem, lack of confidence, negative thinking- and
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Last month was soooo hectic for me! With the holidays, there’s a lot of planning, entertaining, shopping, cooking, wrapping, celebrating… Whew! As an Apple iWatch wearer, I watched my steps climb well past 10,000 steps each day just from the busyness alone! Fitting all those extra holiday activities into my regular schedule while spending quality
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We’re a few days into the new year and new decade of 2020. Goal lists and resolutions are written. I sincerely hope you haven’t given quit your goals yet. Hopefully you’re well on your way to successfully achieving these “dreams with deadlines!” It’s well known that a majority will not succeed in reaching their goals
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To most of you, the beginning of a new year means a fresh beginning. A chance to start anew. How amazing is that, that we have the ability to reflect (and act) on our future? Actually, at any point in time, we have this ability. Some people do goal-setting around the time when their kids
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In a few days, we’ll be entering not only a new year, but a new decade! This is a great opportunity to create a new ritual to go with your New Year’s resolutions, vision board, and goal setting planning. As a new year and decade approach, it’s wonderful to look ahead and plan your future.
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Do you have a consistent morning routine? Getting up early to start your day is a wonderful way to set yourself up for success for the rest of the day. You’ll feel more productive, organized, energetic, and you’ll feel better. Why is having a morning routine so important? You have the quiet you need for
Aren’t you tired of failing at New Year’s Resolutions? Have you tried setting goals, only to lose motivation and quit? Are you prepared to go another year not reaching goals or following through on your resolutions? Stop right now! Stop quitting on your dreams! I can show you how to set goals and New Year’s
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If you’re like me, your mind is filled with your holiday to-do list. And this to-do list feels never-ending! Let’s see… there are gifts to get, cards to send out, get-togethers to plan, cooking and baking, extra cleaning, dealing with family personality issues… It’s stressful this time of year! Here are
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In my book Transforming Divorce, I wrote a chapter called “What are You Tolerating?” I wrote the chapter (and book) to help women going through a major relationship breakup, to look at their lives and assess what they don’t like. A breakup provides an opportunity, as upsetting as it is, to clean the slate
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Intuition. We’ve all heard of it, but what is intuition and why is it important? How can we use intuition to create a full life? Intuition Definition Intuition: noun; the ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning (dictionary.com). Intuition is available to everyone, but not everyone chooses to believe in
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Some people have not heard yet of the concept of reverse engineering your goals or your life. So, let’s start out with the definition of reverse engineering. Reverse engineering your life means looking at your life from the end, thinking about the results you want, then working backward from this end point to the
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Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world. ~Harriet Tubman Most of you are probably familiar with the Wheel of Life coaching exercise (if you’re not – find out more about the Wheel
Motivation is one of the most important keys to success. First, let’s define what motivation is. What is motivation? According to Dictionary.com motivation is a noun meaning: 1. The act or an instance of motivating or providing with a reason to act in a certain way. 2. The state or condition of
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If you want to live an amazing and extraordinary life, it helps to know your values. When you’re aligned with your values, you can’t help but live a fulfilling life. You’re doing what brings you great joy and satisfaction, you are using your talents, you are surrounded by people you love and who are uplifting
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Sometimes life just feels way too serious! As an adult, you have a lot of responsibilities. You need money, time, and energy plus you need to eat, sleep, clothe yourself, pay your bills, and do other things to live in this world. Sometimes, playfulness and having fun is the last thing we feel like doing.
Everyone needs a good night’s sleep to function at their best. Yet inevitably we all have struggled with sleepless nights at some point in our lives – especially if you have kids! What affects your quality of sleep? Some factors that affect your sleep include: Stress and anxiety. Your thoughts can lead
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Hey there! I made this video for you! When you’re feeling overwhelmed and stressed out, do you know the steps to take to get you back on your path to a more vibrant life? Are you a little more “snippy,” unhappy, or wake up not very excited to start your day? When you’re caught up
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“The worst loneliness is to not be comfortable with yourself.” ― Mark Twain In the first two articles of this series, How to Boost Your Self-Esteem and How to Boost Your Self-Esteem, Part 2, we went over what self-esteem is and you learned 10 tips to help you really shine and show up in life.
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In the first part of this series How to Boost Your Self-Esteem, you learned what self-esteem is and how it can dramatically affect your personal and professional life. Plus you learned 3 tips you can use (starting today!) to boost your self-esteem. In the second part of this series, you’ll learn lots more tips
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In this series of articles, you’re going to learn what self-esteem is, why having healthy self-esteem is so important, and some tips to help boost your self-esteem. First, a question for you: When was the last time you had this thought: I’m not good enough? Was it recently? Notice I didn’t ask you
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Since Valentine’s Day (in the US) is right around the corner, I thought I’d write about 3 proven tips that will help you have a better relationship. What better gift to someone than to not just give a card, candy, flowers, or jewelry, but to make an investment in your relationship by implementing one or
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This is a little different from the posts I usually do. We’re going to start off with a little meditation. Like many people, I start my day quieting my mind with a meditation. Meditation is a wonderful way to rebalance and center yourself, inviting the peace and space of the moment to wash over you
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The holiday season is upon us. I’m writing this article right before the start of December when things start to get a little crazy. Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday (love that!), and more stress to add to what can already be a stressful time of year. Gotta get the deal and save money. Oh
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When I work with clients on their relationships, we’ll go over their thoughts, beliefs, and actions, starting out with the ones they think are holding them back (and then what they’d like more of). Have you thought about how many of your thoughts and behaviors have become habits that have become so ingrained in you,
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You hear this word a lot this time of year: GRATITUDE. It’s that time of year again- Thanksgiving- and with it the hustle and bustle of people getting ready for family, friends, a big meal, and a day to give thanks. In our house, it also means my husband going off to play football in
Where do you want to go? That question came up recently during one of my workouts. Let me explain… One of the ways I get super motivated is to listen to motivational recordings. I love to listen to podcasts- particularly ones that have a host who interviews successful people. I listen to the podcasts when
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Many of you may not know, but I am the executive director of a small non-profit. I came on board when a friend asked me to consider taking the helm of the organization. I believe in their cause, and the hours and flexibility are wonderful. Plus, with all different kinds of personalities and ideas that
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This is part 3 of my journey of meeting and marrying my soul mate. In this series of articles, I share how I found authentic and conscious love and how you can, too. In part 1, I wrote about how my childhood set me up for disaster. In part 2, I wrote about how my
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This is the part 2 of my journey of meeting and marrying my soul mate. In this series of articles, I share how I found authentic and conscious love and how you can, too. In part 1, I wrote about how my childhood set me up for disaster. Entering Adulthood I flunked out of Syracuse
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This is the part 1 of my journey of meeting and marrying my soul mate. In this series of articles, I share how I found authentic and lasting love, and how you can, too. I remember meeting the love of my life like it was yesterday. I saw him standing in the parking lot of
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“Why do people have to be so mean?” my daughter asked. I’ve heard that phrase a lot from her lately. Being a teenager can be difficult. You’re trying to figure out who you are and her peers apparently have no problem letting her know who she is- by their actions and their words in not
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It’s been a whirlwind couple of weeks of writing e-books and preparing for future, upcoming video e-courses I am creating. Recently I’ve written Vision: How to Have the Relationship of Your Dreams, and I’ve revised Shine!, and The Wheel of Life. These are all immediately downloadable and approximately 30 pages jam-packed with tons of information I use
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[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] In this vlog, I share with you some of my thoughts on couples in conflict. I shot this video on the beach near my home, soon after a storm. The storm wiped out a lot of the old debris kind of leaving us with a new canvas. It also left in its
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Is taking a time out from an argument when you or your loved one are worked up, a good idea? An author on a book about emotional intelligence believes emotionally intelligent people don’t walk away from conflict. In this video message, I talk about what I believe is emotionally healthy when two people in a
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Wow! What a year! Will you look back on 2017 as an extraordinary year? Or was it a year that was particularly challenging? A year that saw you reaching your goals or brought you closer to them? Or, did you find yourself struggling to meet even your daily tasks and/or still wishing for better things
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Anne (not her real name) came to see me to work on her relationship with her boyfriend and also to work on having more confidence and self-esteem. According to her, her boyfriend had all kinds of issues and did not treat her well. She thought she could “fix” him. To her, her lack of self-esteem
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In the last article, 7 Reasons Why Your Relationship Might Not Make It, I wrote about the 7 relationship skills that have a tremendous impact on your relationship. Here’s a recap: Communication. Knowing how to communicate in a healthy way makes a huge difference. This includes listening, keeping a majority of your interactions positive, and
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When it comes to having a happy and healthy relationship, there is all kinds of advice out there. Some advice is good, and some not so good. When it comes to advice, it is important to think about the source. There are relationship “experts” who aren’t “walking their talk”. Unfortunately, some also provide disastrous advice
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Ah love…First you meet each other, then you fall in love, and then if it reaches this point, you decide to get married. It’s wonderful, those first months and years of being in a serious relationship. It’s at that stage in your relationship that maybe you laugh more together. You do more fun things. You
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Are you bored with your relationship and your partner? Do you wish your relationship was like it used to be–like when you first met? Maybe your partner was more romantic, thoughtful, talkative, or less grumpy? There’s something so nice about being in a relationship that lasts for years–not months, weeks, or days. A relationship that
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When do most people file for divorce? According to recent research, the two months of the year when most people divorce are March and August. Well, at least for the state of Washington. Brian Serafini and Julie Brines from the University of Washington researched the divorce records for the state of Washington. Their study found
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What’s one of the best ways to get through divorce? According to researchers Gabriele Prati and Luca Pietrantoni (2009), posttraumatic growth following a major life crisis like divorce is fostered by having social support. Finding a support system for yourself was mentioned in my book Transforming Divorce as one of the first and most important
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Today marks the forty-first anniversary of my mother’s death. I was seven years old when she suddenly passed away from a pulmonary embolism. She was due in June of that year, but the pregnancy caused her blood to clot, ultimately cutting her life short when the blood clot lodged in her lungs. This event began
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It’s inevitable. At some point, if you haven’t already gone through a major life change, you will. Maybe it’s when your kids grow up and move out, you get a divorce, there’s a job loss, the loss of a loved one, alienation of a child, an illness…things happen that can turn your world upside down.
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Okay, so this post, “If You Could Give Your Divorce a Song Title What Would It Be?” is not my usual kind of post. It is not necessarily enlightening and it’s not informative, but hey–sometimes you gotta lighten things up especially when it comes to divorce! Divorce is a major life challenge–at least for most
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Triangles (not the shape but the relationship dynamic) can mess up relationships especially if you aren’t aware of what they are and what they can do. Everyone, to some extent, has relationships that are triangles. Triangles, according to Murray Bowen*, a psychiatrist and one of the early marriage and family therapists, are “the smallest stable
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As a life coach, I have the privilege of helping clients reach their goals. It’s amazing to watch! This time of year (New Year’s), people tend to take on the role of life coach to themselves as they write out their resolutions of how life will be different this year. They’ll probably write something along
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“Happy holidays!” someone shouted to me. “Mmm hmmm, ” I mumbled. Gosh, I felt miserable then. About ten years ago I faced my first Christmas as an almost-single woman. We decided we would split up in early December but he’d move out of the house after our youngest daughter’s birthday in January. So, we kept
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Divorce can be tough. My own divorce process took almost three years and it was extremely hard trying to keep the kids out of the fray. It’s hard for most people to handle the break-up of relationships (I say “most,” but Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin seem to be doing okay with their divorce). The
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Want to know how to have a better relationship? On a scale of one to ten, ten being the highest, answer this question: How much do you know about your partner? Do you know their favorite color? Their favorite food? Favorite restaurant? Favorite date night idea? Their worst fear? Biggest role model? Where they want to
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It’s that time of year again in the United States–Thanksgiving time! I love this time of year: creating great memories of culinary feats, satiety, and wonderful company. In other words: Thanksgiving is a time where good company and lots of good food combine to create wonderful memories. Thanksgiving is a day that many associate with
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Glenda (not her real name) isn’t happy. It’s weird too–she feels like she should be. She’s got a great job and her kids are busy and doing pretty well in school. She has a great group of friends, and her parents are healthy and live an hour away from her. Her marriage is okay. It
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I’ve got a question for you: On a scale of one to ten, with one being the lowest and ten being the highest, how good of a role model for a loving relationship are you and your partner to your child(ren)? How do you think your partner would answer this? Your relationship with your partner
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One of the hardest things about divorce if you’re a parent is having to now split custody of your kids with your ex. I used to be a stay-at-home mother–a conscious decision that was made by both of us for the well-being of our children. Then, with the break-up of our marriage, I found myself forced to
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When you first fall in love, you aren’t thinking about how in the future relationships can get into a rut or you could eventually break up. No, usually you’re too busy in the moment feeling that incredible feeling of intense love and passion for another person. Then, months and years pass and maybe you’re married, have
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With a coaching and counseling background, I have been exposed to a lot of excellent resources that help people create better relationships with themselves, with their partner, and with their family. I liken all of this education and knowledge to a tool box–there are all kinds of different tools therapists and coaches can use to
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Being a mother means many things: providing love and care being a disciplinarian keeping track of schedules driving, feeding, shopping for your kids being their protector, their rock and home base A mother wears many hats: chauffeur, manager, coach, teacher, nurse, …I know there’s so much more on this list that I’m leaving out. A
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Reading through dozens of articles on eating disorders and parenting practices (this is for a class in the Marriage and Family Therapy graduate program I’m enrolled in) recently has started me thinking: You can proactively take charge of your parenting by implementing some changes starting today. It doesn’t mean you won’t have issues come up,
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Got the blues? With Autumn upon us, the days will start getting shorter and a lot of people will start spending more of their days inside (to me that even sounds depressing!). During the winter months, some people will suffer from depression–or what clinicians call Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). No matter what label you put
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Ever since my daughter joined her tennis team, I’ve been slowly getting more into tennis. Recently on a Facebook post, I posted a picture of Serena Williams and referenced her loss at the U.S. Open this year saying something like “You’re still amazing!” I can really appreciate athleticism and being your best, especially for a
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