Do you ever feel the need to come up for a breath of air? To connect with something meaningful and energizing? We dive into the tasks of the week, our schedules, our to-do lists, and at some point feel compelled to pull back and away....
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Come New Year's day, we are ready to make some changes. We look forward to the year ahead, picturing the kinds of people we want to be and the things we want to accomplish. We sit down to write our bold resolutions, pen and paper in hand. We’ll...
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So you're driving over to the in-laws house for Thanksgiving. In the back of your mind are hopeful and idealistic images of a warm turkey, stuffing, and potatoes, coupled with such pleasant family conversation that you stop for a moment and reflect gratefully on your...
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We try so hard to be the kinds of people others will like, don’t we? If only we were stronger, thinner, smarter, more extraverted, more beautiful or hip or talented, we would be the kinds of people who others desire. I wonder how often my...
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I often wonder how Facebook has impacted me. Google search results are plastered with articles warning us of the dangers of too much Facebook use. It’ll lower your self esteem, it’ll make you feel jealous, depressed, and anxious. Articles like this often treat social media as some...
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// Anger is a myth. Myths are the stories we put together, the way we attach meaning to a subject we don’t quite understand. And we've definitely told a certain story about what anger is. When we think about anger we might picture a prideful or powerful person,...
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Improving our relationships can get pretty frustrating. You may find yourself looking for tips or tricks that will help renew your connection with your spouse, child, or friend, only to find that no matter what good advice you get, when you’re in the moment you...
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Do you sometimes wonder why relationships are such hard work? Relationships are arguably the most central aspect of human life - why should they be so difficult? The answer may lie in some interesting cultural tides that have served as roadblocks to our natural ability...
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