Category Archives: Gratitude

Creative Valentine’s Day

Make and write cards Write a poem about: first meeting/date  best memory the future See “Phantom of the Opera” Ladies: meet him at the door in only a red ribbon Guys: tell her how your life has changed with her in it Recreate … Continue reading

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Holiday Gift Giving Ideas

Keep a list of ideas throughout the year. * Consider whole family gifts – bowling, movie, games, etc. * Give experiential gifts vs tangible items.   ex. Ski or concert tickets, massage or therapeutic sessions. *  Only buy for the kids … Continue reading

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Self-worth: what is your value?

Don’t equate your self-worth with how well you do things in life. You aren’t what you do. If you are what you do, then when you don’t… you aren’t.  – Dr. Wayne W. Dyer

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A New Line on the Honey Do List

Last month I highlighted what doesn’t work, motivate or inspire your partner.  So what does…?? People in supportive, loving relationships are more likely to feel healthier, happier, and satisfied with their lives, and less likely to have mental or physical … Continue reading

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Grief and Gratitude

I know this may sound like the impossible but hear me out. We have all experienced a great love and lost it. We know the pain and emptiness that is left in the void of loss. We believe, in the … Continue reading

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Infidelity – Summary

Infidelity changes things about ourselves and how/who we are in relationships from this point on and  should not be taken lightly, whatever the role you play, be accountable for your own actions.   If you decide to cheat, know you are hurting someone … Continue reading

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Next Steps – Infidelity Part 3

As either the cheater or the cheated, you can decide to stay or go.   Generally, people stay for a couple of reasons: money, history, children, and/or love.   Getting past infidelity is difficult.   It is not for others to decide for … Continue reading

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Rewrite History

Try using this technique when in conflict with another person.   Often we “know” we are just as right as the other person believes they are.   What if you switched perspectives?  What if you argued the other persons point of view … Continue reading

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Getting it…

Sometimes it isn’t enough to know about cancer.  We have to understand the ever changing emotion the cancer victim suffers.   No day is the same as the previous. I think people get desensitized to the emotion of cancer.   Just because … Continue reading

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Love Yourself

Love and Take Care of Yourself and Embrace Your “Gifts” You Bring to Others Embrace your passions, authenticity, generosity, gratitude, curiosity and courage toward living each day with meaning and purpose.

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