In my twelve years counseling couples, the same issues and patterns come up time and time again. Take a look at my tips below to find out what I’ve said hundreds upon hundreds of times: You’re not “better at relationships” than your partner. If you were, you wouldn’t be with that partner. Divorce rates […]
What Arthur Brooks Can Teach Us About Happiness
Happiness Research An acquaintance of mine recently sent me a link to a very interesting video clip. In this clip, Arthur Brooks, president of the American Enterprise Institute, summarizes the last four decades of research regarding happiness. Among the many fascinating tidbits Mr. Brooks shares, one especially grabbed my attention. He described a study examining […]
How to Meditate and the Medical Benefits
The Medical Benefits of Meditation In addition to calming and focusing the mind, meditating for only ten minutes a day also benefits the body. A recent article in Esquire magazine entitled “A Useful Guide to Chilling the F**k Out” (September 2013), summarized several studies by the Western medical community. According to these studies, regular meditation […]
The Statistics of Divorce and What You Can Do to Help Your Marriage
Many couples are surprised to learn the following divorce statistics: First marriage, 50% divorce rate Second marriage, 67% divorce rate Third marriage, 74% divorce rate Why do divorce rates increase rather than decrease after the first marriage? Perhaps individuals get more comfortable with divorce after they initially “break the taboo” by ending their first marriage. […]
Positive Change, Positive Thought
The mind is nothing but thoughts. Strong thoughts become actions; repeated actions become habits; and habits become character. –Mata Amritanandamayi Profound, lasting positive change begins with positive thought. People often fail to make concrete, measurable improvements in their lives because they address the external, but neglect the internal. It’s difficult to initiate and/or sustain positive […]
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