Do you sometimes wish you could be more spontaneous? Being responsible is part of being an adult, but maybe there's room for a little impulsiveness too. Sure, many life events big and small would be risky without advance planning. You want to know when you’re leaving on vacation and where your guests will be sitting at your wedding. You certainly want to be prepared for … [Read more...] about Who Else Wants to Be More Spontaneous?
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7 Ways for Busy Parents to Manage Stress
Have you ever felt like you’re being pulled in all directions? Your child (or children) wants one thing, your partner expects another, and maybe we shouldn’t even get started thinking about other responsibilities like taking care of the house or work. Raising your family is great for your heart, but sometimes the demands of parenthood are so strong the stress can feel … [Read more...] about 7 Ways for Busy Parents to Manage Stress
Quick Tips for Improving Self-Awareness
How self-aware do you consider yourself to be? Are you aware of your strengths and weaknesses? Do you know what kind of things trigger your emotional and physical responses in daily life? Are you conscious of the opportunities and challenges that present themselves to you on a daily basis, and what your options are to overcome them? Self-awareness is an … [Read more...] about Quick Tips for Improving Self-Awareness
How to Introduce Your Adult Children to Your Significant Other
For many seniors, finding a new love interest can be a wonderful experience. You’re at a stage in life where you know yourself and what you want. You’re less concerned with society’s expectations and have a greater appreciation for simple companionship. There’s just one thing. Your adult children may not be as enthusiastic as you are about your new partner. How can you … [Read more...] about How to Introduce Your Adult Children to Your Significant Other
Make Your Negative Emotions Work For You Instead of Against You
We often view negative emotions as things that happen to us. However, emotions are phenomena that we create. Emotions can have an external trigger, but there are things you have to do in order to experience and maintain a full-blown emotion. Emotions aren’t an external condition that has to be endured. In fact, your negative emotions can be incredibly useful if you know how … [Read more...] about Make Your Negative Emotions Work For You Instead of Against You