EXCERPT: No matter how well you get along, how much you have in common, how often you put time and care into your connection—all relationships go through ebbs and flows. And while you might not need therapy, adding new tools to your repertoire can strengthen your bond and bring you closer. One easy way to invest […]
EXCERPT: The start of a New Year feels like an excellent opportunity to make big changes in your life. And while aspiring to be better, stronger, healthier, and happier is great for a positive mindset, it can have the opposite impact when we are too audacious. Instead of finding motivation and confidence, we beat ourselves
Setting Personal Goals For The New Year As the new year approaches, people often start thinking about personal goals they want to achieve for themselves in taking better care of themselves. Examples of some of these goals can include your physical health (such as eating correctly, exercising enough, getting adequate sleep, etc.), your emotional health
EXCERPT: In a marriage with children, it may seem counterintuitive to not put the kids first, says psychologist Yvonne Thomas. However, it’s actually healthier to make your spouse the first priority. This is because it benefits all of your family members. If you have an emotionally solid marriage with a good foundation, your children will feel
EXCERPT: By definition, decision-paralysis is when you can’t make a choice, no matter how hard you try. As the name suggests, you could feel ‘paralyzed’ to make a decision, leaving you feeling emotionally drained, trapped, and overall unhappy, says Yvonne Thomas, a Los Angeles-based psychologist. Though not in all cases, this usually happens when you have
