Relationships

Our relationships shape us and shake us. They can build us up and, at times, tear us down. Through the good, the bad and the ugly, these are the people we share our lives with. This is our safe place to vent, dissect the dysfunction, mend the past and honor the bonds.

Why women shouldn’t settle for mediocrity

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Note: This blog originally published in August 2011. We all know that women are finally reaching parity with men in the workplace, and even surpassing them in terms of education. As women become more successful and educated, finding a good man who is at least close to equal becomes a challenge for the single gal, [...]

A packed full Weekly Fuel

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This is my fourth week of providing Weekly Fuel to you. The goal of the Weekly Fuel is for you (and me) to take “bite size” steps of adopting healthy habits that will ultimately enhance and improve our well-being. Let’s recap the past month and get a status check on how we’re doing. The value [...]

Why isn’t everyone in therapy?

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Note: This blog originally published in July 2011. Why isn’t everyone in therapy? It’s a question I ask with tongue in cheek; I happen to love therapy and my therapist, and I’m in for regular tune-ups on a monthly basis. But I’m also serious. Every relationship has issues, and with over half of marriages ending [...]

Boost your self trust in one question flat

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Note: This blog originally published in June 2011. If you can’t decide… what career path to follow, what business to start, which relationship to pursue, or what to order for dinner… you could benefit from a boost of self trust. In making decisions, I have found that one little question, when asked consistently, changes everything: [...]

Three F-words for anger

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It is said that those who do not learn to manage anger effectively will be controlled by it. Anger is a normal emotion that we all experience at times. When felt strongly, anger can be termed a passion. Communication style and personality dictate how anger is expressed. Let’s think about anger as passionate, emotional energy [...]

Weekly Fuel: Monday, July 2, 2012

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And we’re off… It’s official, beginning this week, I will be bringing you your Weekly Fuel. There’s a lot of “stuff” out there on the information highway and my goal is to provide you with something to contemplate, incorporate, feel inspired about and even pass-on. The Weekly Fuel provides you with fresh perspectives, as well [...]