A little spot on the internet where I share My thoughts on life, family, personal health and relationships.
Here’s How to Keep Your Sh*t Together with Your Partner During the Coronavirus Outbreak
Everything is changing so fast these days with the coronavirus pandemic. Within one day, I went from being on a beach (how blessed am I?) to pure chaos and panic. I was more overwhelmed than I have been for many many years, and even though I know every life coaching tool to stop myself before I lose my sh*t, I’m also human and reacted like a caged animal. So, in light of all this, I’m sharing my tips for keeping your own sanity and maintaining a healthy relationship through these trying times.
Relationship Experts Say These 4 Predictors Could Mean the End is Near For Your Relationship (Here’s How You Can Turn It Around)
Drs. John and Julie Gottman have been studying relationships for over four decades (plus they’re married themselves) so they know their sh*t. In fact, through a series of studies, they were able to predict whether or not couples they observed would get divorced within six years. The kicker—they were right 94% of the time. That’s CRAZY accurate…so listen up as I break down what they’ve termed the red flags that can make or break a relationship.
Diffusing an Argument with Your Partner Isn’t as Hard as You Think. Try These 4 Tips
You’ve heard the expression “Men are from Mars, women are from Venus,” and some days, it’s easy to feel this way…especially when it seems like you and your significant other can’t agree on anything. Remember, we’re all human and everyone craves both empathy and solutions to their problems. The key is how to compliment these emotional needs in a relationship. Enter my simple mantra: Respond, don’t react. Of course, this is easier said than done. But let me break it down for you…
How to Get Your Sh*t Together in 2020
Whether you’re concerned about your health, alcohol addiction, trust issues, or fear of commitment, YOU are the only one responsible for owning your story and creating positive change in your life—even if you come from a troubled past (or present!). Needless to say, it’s time to own your sh*t in 2020. Here’s a fun little worksheet to get you started…
You’ve Been Choosing Your Social Self for Far Too Long. Do This, Instead!
A few days ago, I had the pleasure of speaking to the Ohio University chapter of the Pi Beta Phi sorority. The topic? My all-time fave thing to talk about: authenticity. Most people (especially college students!) have a keen ability to alter who they are in different situations, like a chameleon that changes its colors. Many of us have two different selves: our authentic selves and our social selves. Which one have you been choosing?
What Separates the Relationship Masters from the Relationship Disasters? It’s Not What You Think…
Every day, all day, we make these things called bids to our partner. And, believe it or not, these little attempts to connect with them separate the relationship masters from the relationship disasters. Here’s what you need to know…
How to Create the Drama-Free, Non-Toxic, Super-Satisfying Relationship You’ve Always Craved
Imagine what it would be like to have more intimacy and more connection with your spouse. Imagine coming home at the end of the day, actually excited to catch up with your partner. What would it look like to go to bed feeling both happy and fulfilled?
Want Your Partner to Help out More? Do This.
In a perfect world, everyone would know exactly what their significant other needs at any given moment. But we don’t live in a perfect world—and it’s very likely your partner can’t read your mind. So, we have to deal. Here’s how…
The 4 Most Common Relationship Problems and How to Solve Them
According to Dr. John Gottman, there are four incredibly common marital conflicts couples experience regularly: technology, money, work stress and household chores. But here’s the good news: they’re all completely figure-out-able. Today, we’re going to dive deep into each of these common issues and discover ways to overcome them.
The Toxic Cycle Every Couple Falls For (Here’s How to Stop It in Its Tracks)
If you’re currently in a committed relationship, you might think the biggest bone of contention between the two of you is unique. And although the nitty-gritty details may look different from another couple, the truth is, most relationship coaches don’t actually need the specifics to understand what’s really going on in your relationship.