Have you ever been in an argument with your partner that just keeps getting more and more intense? Everything said seems like the same thing over and over again. And then the argument escalates to the point where one partner completely withdraws, pushing the other way. It’s like a stone wall was built to solve the problem. Yet you’re both left feeling alone or … [Read more...] about How to Prevent Stonewalling in Your Relationship
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How to Set Effective Career Goals
What do you want to get out of your career? The answer usually isn’t just “an income.” We all have dreams of what we’d like to accomplish in our career. Some people imagine being at the head of a business, leading the rest of the team to success. Others just want a job where they feel like they’re making a difference. One of the best ways to make your dreams a reality is … [Read more...] about How to Set Effective Career Goals
Attachment Theory in Relationships
Have you ever jumped from relationship to relationship every few months, wondering why you can’t find the perfect partner? Or maybe you’ve been left wondering why the partners you choose are always emotionally unavailable. What if you knew that your relationship choices and the way you attach to others has been established since you were in the womb? Attachment theory … [Read more...] about Attachment Theory in Relationships
The Important Issues to Discuss Before Marriage
No matter whose statistics you use, the odds of success in marriage aren’t great. However, there are ways to put the odds in your favor, and one way is by knowing your partner as well as possible beforehand. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! Consider discussing these topics while you’re still getting to know each other: Children. Do you both want kids? How … [Read more...] about The Important Issues to Discuss Before Marriage
Productive Versus Unproductive Thinking
How much of your time do you spend thinking each day during your waking hours? Most likely, at least 99% of the time. But how much of that thinking is productive? There are two basic types of thinking: productive and unproductive. Productive thinking helps motivate us, reach our goals, and create the life we desire. On the other hand, much of the unproductive thinking we do … [Read more...] about Productive Versus Unproductive Thinking