It happened again. You were about to do something scary but good. And then, you didn’t. And you’re thinking, “This is what I do. Just when I’m on the brink of accomplishing something amazing, I psych myself out.” That’s why you’re here — to learn how to not psych yourself out. Because you know your…
August 10, 2021 — 11:13 AM Of the five love languages identified by marriage counselor Gary Chapman, Ph.D., perhaps the most misunderstood is the love language of giving gifts. There’s an unspoken assumption that a person who prefers to receive displays of affection in the form of gifts must be materialistic or shallow—but in reality,…
For someone in a committed relationship, an emotional affair is a worrisome symptom of something deeper. An emotional affair often represents a lack of emotional contentment at home. But emotional intimacy with a person outside of the relationship can erode and eventually destroy the marriage or partnership. Realistically, ending an emotional affair offers the only…
By now, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of Wim Hof—and his famous breathwork method that promises a wide array of benefits. But have you heard of tummo breathing? The Wim Hof method and tummo breathing, while similar, do have some differences. So if you’re curious about trying one or the other, here’s what you…
Are you stuck on auto-pilot? Do you cook the same dinners each night and watch the same Netflix shows over and over? Is it becoming kind of rote and boring? If so, it’s time for a change. The same routine day in and day out can lead to boredom at best, or at worst, leave…
August 10, 2021 — 7:00 AM The first few minutes after you open your eyes in the morning will tell you a lot. Do your eyelids feel heavy, or are they wide-open to take in that crisp morning light? Does your body feel exhausted as it reaches for the snooze button, or are you inspired…
Simple romantic gestures can help cut through the weeds of routine that can make relationships feel less dazzling than the movies, whether you’ve been together for six months, six years, or over six decades. Trying something new together is a simple way to rekindle the flame. In fact, I invite you to join me in…
Who knew your kid could be such a jerk? They reach young adulthood, and suddenly they’re blaming you for everything that’s going wrong in their lives. Because how could it not be your fault? Every mistake you’ve made as a parent has made their life the steaming ruin that it is. You’re what’s wrong with…
Once we accept that we don’t have all the answers, life becomes an exciting adventure of asking questions. Curiosity allows us to open our minds to new worlds and adopt ideas that we couldn’t have conceived on our own. For every question we have an answer to, there are thousands we don’t. Some are profound,…
When you’re starting a new relationship, it can be difficult to put into words just how you feel about your new love. The feelings of infatuation, excitement, and anticipation make all aspects of your life seem brighter and happier. But when you’re newly in love, it’s hard to articulate exactly what you’re feeling because you’re…
