You meet Mr. or Miss Right, and before you know it, you’re standing at the altar, ready to tie the knot. Question is, did you ask the right questions before you got to “I do?” When couples seek marriage counseling before they move to the final steps of getting married, the counselor may help them … Read more
Finding out the love of my life had to relocate was hard. I’d give anything to have him here to argue about appropriate toothpaste extraction methods or toilet seat etiquette. The little things are what I miss most. Whether your partner relocated, or you’ve always been in a long distance relationship, it can be a … Read more
I used to work for a naturopathic doctor who treated patients who were usually looking for a “last resort” solution to their health problems. We had plenty of interesting conversations in the office about the dangers of common foods, and lots of judgement was passed if you didn’t own the latest and greatest water purification … Read more
Life can be tough sometimes, but I’ll tell you from experience that there are ways to make life easier and less stressful… even during one of those times. I’ve been keeping a gratitude journal for quite some time, which encourages me to focus on the things that I’m grateful for on a daily basis… regardless of how … Read more
Being in a long distance relationship (LDR) is one of the hardest challenges a couple can go through. While they say that absence does make the heart go fonder, there is also the very real risk of that distance making the heart go yonder. The good news is, it’s not an impossible situation to deal … Read more
If you’re not happy with the woman that you are, or the direction your life is heading… it’s not too late to change for the better and become whoever you want to be. You can become a high value woman. Women come in all colors, shapes, and sizes… but if you’re interested in becoming the … Read more
Mentoring is all about communication and having clear objectives. As a mentee, you shouldn’t expect much from mentoring if you don’t have goals. Likewise, as a mentor, you can’t expect your client to reach their goals without help setting them correctly. This is why you’ll want to use SMART goals. Mentoring effectively is a lot … Read more
So, you’re ready to make a vision board? As you know, the first step to creating a vision board is to gather your supplies–and one of the key supplies that you’re going to need is images to make your vision board appealing, unique, colorful, and attractive. People often turn to magazines to find pictures or … Read more
Up until I was about 20, this is what my goals would look like: “Tomorrow I am going to start. It’s a whole new week and I’ve had enough of getting poor results. I’m serious, everything is changing tomorrow.” This goal-setting strategy applied to many areas of my life, whether I was trying to eat … Read more
Social work is considered one of the most fulfilling jobs one can have. Working with people presents plenty of opportunities for reflection and growth. However, social workers are often overworked or stressed. Before you can help someone else go through their pain and problems, you need to help yourself. That’s where the SMART goals methodology … Read more