What Can We Learn From Simone Biles Putting Herself First?
Why did Simone Biles withdrew herself from the US women's gymnastic team yesterday after one rotation? Anticipated to win the team gold medal, without Biles, the team placed second. She knew that she was not in the right "headspace," feeling like something was off....
Imagine You Could Listen with Total Love
I hope by reading this you can make this upcoming Mother’s Day a happier day for you (whether you’re a mom or a child) … My mom was an incredible woman. She was loving and when I was a teen, all my friends loved coming to my house and sitting at the...
Did you miss your chance to celebrate “National Blame Someone Else” Day?
The first 'Friday the 13th' of every year is "National Blame Someone Else Day. Did you celebrate? This year it was August 13, 2021. It's been described as the compulsive liar's dream day! It's the one day when you (supposedly) have permission for...
Do you Say “Yes” When You Mean “No”?
Do you say “yes” when you want to say “no”? Do you take care of others' needs and ignore your own. Do you avoid setting boundaries or don't hold boundaries and then you don't get what you need? "The Pleaser" is one of the Whopping Mistakes in my book "Why did you...
Don’t Wait for Tragedy to Upgrade Your Relationships Skills and Be a Better Partner
We flew home recently and, on the flight, my husband Chuck said he hurt his wrist while doing all the heavy lifting of luggage. Since we woke up at 4:30 am to catch the flight, we were both tired and after lunch, Chuck laid down for a nap. When he woke...
What Kind of Relationship Do You Want to Create?
We often sabotage our intentions because we have "survival habits" from the past that thwart our intentions. Why do these habits of the past block us from having the relationships we want? Because we are not aware of what we are really thinking, feeling,...
The Best, Most Creative Ways to Propose to Someone
With Valentine’s Day a week away, I wanted to address some of the questions people ask me about marriage proposals. This is written from the perspective of a man proposing to a woman but it applies to either sex asking or receiving. (This was first published...
Stress is Optional – Strategies for Happier Family, Work, and Life
Have you ever noticed that your stress level rises as the end of the year approaches? Disappointed that you didn’t accomplish most of your goals for the year? Anticipating too much family time at holiday events or being lonely? Worried about saying...
20 Great Date Ideas (instead of 20 Questions) to Get to Know Your Date
So, you made it past the first few dates! Now what? How you go about getting to know this new person depends on what your purpose is in dating. The kind of person you want to just have fun with or have sex with may be very different from the kind of person who you...
5 Things That Turn Guys Off (That Women Have No Clue About)
I asked several male friends over 40 years old, “What turns you off that women have no clue about?” You probably have heard at least some of these turn-offs from men; however, knowing these are issues for men may not have motivated you to stop doing them. Maybe...