A love letter has always been a time-honored display of affection. Handwritten and accompanied with small tokens of feeling and passion, notes once were the only way couples professed their love in writing. But in today’s fast-paced digital world, communication is often reduced to a short 140-character quip or emoji-laced response. These minor declarations to…
We all know the statistic that more than 50% of marriages end in divorce. But when it happens to someone we know, we are often at a loss for words. What do you say in that kind of situation? You want to be supportive and encouraging but don’t want to overstep or make things worse.…
When it comes to money, we can sometimes be our own worst enemy. It’s not that we don’t want to succeed. It’s that we get in our own way. Or we just aren’t sure how to go from A to B. So, today, here are three common, but very important mistakes people make with their…
Dr. Gail Gross, Ph.D., Ed.D., M.Ed., a member of the American Psychological Association (APA) and member of APA Division 39, is a nationally recognized family, child development, and human behavior expert, author, and educator. Her positive and integrative approach to difficult issues helps families navigate today’s complex problems. Dr. Gross is frequently called upon by…
What does it mean to activate a success mindset? It means to spark joy, purpose, and greater fulfillment in…. Your daily routine. Your lifestyle. Your legacy. Activating a success mindset isn’t merely finding motivation for achievement. Although experiencing intense motivation to achieve can sometimes feel like a success mindset, that motivation may consume your energy…
Have you ever felt the need to be understood? It’s time to learn the art of conscious or intuitive communication. It focuses on engaging with others by remaining attentive to shared interests and sentiments. A conscious communication definition outlines that it’s committed to concentrating on the present and paying heed to shared emotions and needs.…
Girls can do any – and every – thing. It is why today, October 11th, 2022, we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl (IDG) – a day created to promote girls’ empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights. Every day millions of girls worldwide face challenges from education to…
Have you ever felt like you’re focusing all of your energy on helping others, to the point that your own life suffers as a result? Many people today experience a phenomenon known as caregiver burnout. It can harm your personal life, and in many cases, it can cause issues that affect not only you but…
The foundation for your child’s “house” is your relationship. The post The Transition to Parenthood: Relationship Tips for New Parents appeared first on The Gottman Institute.
October 8, 2022 — 13:30 PM No matter what your job entails, I’m willing to bet it requires your full attention. Perhaps you wake up ready to knock out the day’s tasks or slay your big presentation, but by 2 or 3 p.m., that inevitable slump hits and it becomes harder and harder to maintain…
