How You May Be Undermining Your Relationship…
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How to Form New Habits in 2023
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"Master the art of showing up. A habit must be established before it can be improved." New habits are best formed by starting small and being consistent with that small, new pattern of behavior. It's not too small or "nothing." It's actually huge….
Read More20 Happenings: A Powerful Way to Do Year-End Reflections
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As we approach the end of the year, it's valuable to take a moment to reflect on our achievements and the things that brought us joy. Many people don't take the time to appreciate their successes or savor their joyful moments because they're too focused on their next task or goal, or because they're caught up in their worries. But regularly feeling gratitude…
Read MoreHow Many Pennies Will You Pick Up in Your Marriage?
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When I was a senior in college, my boyfriend and I committed to picking up all the loose change we found and collecting it in one big jar. This was from 1994 to 1995. By the summer of 1995, we had collected $128.47. We attended a wedding that summer and paid for the weekend trip with our found money (and at age 22, this felt amazing). Not surprisingly, much of the change was pennies.
Read MoreWhat is the Price of Admission for a Meaningful Relationship?
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“Discomfort is the price of admission to a meaningful life.” - Susan David, PhD. I shared this quote early on, at a recent relationship retreat that I taught. Because what most gets in the way of meaningful and connected relationships? Fear. Shame. Embarrassment. Sadness….
Read MoreThe Contribution of Listening…It’s Not Doing “Nothing”
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“Hi, Jenn,” the front desk volunteer said as I answered the phone. “I wasn’t sure who to call…a young man just walked into The Center and he said he just tested positive for HIV. He wanted to talk to someone and I guided him into the library to wait. Could you come down and talk to him?” Shit….
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