Category Archives: Relationships

How to confidently start a conversation with someone you do not know.

Here is a blog post for all of you introverts. I am one of them and have been asked by many other introverts over the years, “How do you talk to someone at a party or while you are out … Continue reading

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Effective Communication for Couples. Here’s how to have Better relationships with better communication.

If you were to rate your general communication ability with your partner be using a grading scale from 0-10. 10 you communication could not be better, You are being heard, understood, listened too and feel connected with that person and … Continue reading

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You look amazing! Ways to Compliment Someone and Brighten Their Day.

You look amazing! “I appreciate you”. “You are very thoughtful”. “You are awesome”. “you have some really good ideas”. How does that feel?” Does it feel good? Yes! lets do more of that. Let’s also make others feel good which … Continue reading

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How to stand up for yourself. Why? Because you are awesome.

How to Stand Up for Yourself: Why? Because your awesome! There is no one like you and you will be happier in the long run. Are you tired of being a pushover? Do you feel like people are constantly taking … Continue reading

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What respect looks like, and why it is important.

How to Tell if Someone is Disrespecting You (and Avoid Them Like the Plague) In my 25 years of being a counselor I have asked many people “What is respect?” What I’ve found is most people do not know what … Continue reading

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How To Have More of The Life You Want.

How to have more of the life you want I am writing a book title “Sobriety Now What?” to help people sustain sobriety and recovery. In doing so I am researching the importance of finding our direction. One way is … Continue reading

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Does your relationship do this?

This Article was taken from drjoanrosenberg.com. She has worked with a variety of people who are change agents in the world. I thought you may like this short and sweet description on whether you are in a healthy relationship or not. … Continue reading

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The Race, A poem to help pick you up when life pushes you down.

When I read this it gave me the chills in a good way. This poem is to help inspire you when you are feeling down and out. When that voice in your head says give up. This Poem is one … Continue reading

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How to save yourself from toxic people – The Scorpion and the Frog.

The parable of the scorpion and the frog which I share below is an important one. It is important for our own sense of well being to surround ourselves with healthy supportive people, but what if we don’t. This blog will help … Continue reading

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Like, That, But… words to avoid when communicating feeling.

Like, That, But…Sure if you were walking down the street with your significant other and you combined the words into the phrase “like that butt” as someone walked by this could cause some jealousy. However, These words used separately in … Continue reading

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