(Excerpted from the forthcoming book “How To Survive Your Adulthood Now That You Are Disillusioned, Disenchanted and Disappointed”) According to the founder of primal therapy, Arthur Janov, when a baby is put down alone for the first time — say, in its own room while the parents sleep in another room — and allowed to…
Let’s face it: we all want to make a difference in the world, but sometimes it can feel like we don’t have the time or resources to do so. However, instead of taking action, as a philanthropy professional, I continue to witness a silent and deadly disease that plagues far too many American households—charity paralysis.…
In May of 2020, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella warned that we should “be on the lookout for what is lost” as people around the world began working from home. “What I miss is when you walk into a physical meeting, you are talking to the person that is next to you, you’re able to connect…
Money can be a huge source of stress in our lives, and learning to save up and spend smarter can feel daunting. But just like so many other habits, starting small is key. We asked our Thrive Stars to share with us the little tips and tricks that help them save up and manage their…
…Reframe what your job means for you. We are very driven by what our “jobs” are, especially at this stage in our lives. My partner told me a story about one of his mentors’ business school reunions. They said by the 15th year reunion, no one talked about their jobs anymore. My career is incredibly…
The concept of love languages has served as an insightful and purposeful relational tool-kit for decades now. “Love Languages” are emotional awareness tools that describe how people express and receive love in five different ways: words of affirmation, acts of service, gift giving, quality time and physical touch. One thing we know is that a…
Sara Leandro Sara Leandro is a certified health coach who helps people make lifestyle changes that meet their unique needs and health goals. Read full profile Sometimes, as a result of bad posture or too much strain and pressure on our muscles, we feel pain around our necks and shoulders. Depending on the cause, the…
Photo by Vlada Karpovich from Pexels Do you want to live a life of significance and make a difference in the world? Do you want to become a person of influence in your community? Do you want to improve your relationships with your friends, family, and co-workers? Do you desire to improve your leadership skills or abilities? If…
As parents, one of your main responsibilities is to make sure that your kids are prepared for the real world, and that they are going to be responsible adults. In today’s world, this can be more challenging than ever, but it certainly isn’t impossible. In fact, there are many life skills you can teach your…
What an amazing fourth season we had of the Small Things Often podcast. We here at The Gottman Institute are proud to present informative, yet short resources that help you improve your relationships. This season we ventured into more episodes for parents and caregivers while still providing couples with the tools they need to love…
