Relationships

Why Relationships Fail – Here are Some Whys

So Why Exactly Do Relationships Fail?   The issue of failed relationships and why they fail is one that has been receiving lots of attention for a long time now. This is so because quite a number of new factors have emerged to threaten the peace and stability of relationships. There are several important factors that determine the stability of every relationship. When these factors are neglected, it becomes easy for things to go very wrong between couples. No relationship…

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THANKSGIVING… 6 Hows to Get a REAL Attitude of Gratitude

THANKSGIVING… 6 Hows to Get a REAL Attitude of Gratitude Most people would agree that we have a lot to be thankful for. After all, many of us live a lifestyle full of conveniences… We live in comfortable homes, wear nice clothes, and have reliable transportation. We have no shortage of clean water or healthy food. We have access to quality healthcare and education, and basically live a good life with a lot of freedom, safety and security. While it’s…

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It’s NOT all about the MONEY – Success without Fulfillment is Failure!

What does success look like to you? Take a moment to think about it. Where are you? Who are you with? What are you doing? For a lot of people, the image of success involves a person in a business suit, sitting on a huge yacht with a suitcase of money and a big fat smile on their face. Generally speaking, this false idea of success that we have created in our society is one that involves money, power, fame……

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How to DESTROY a First Date in 10 Moves or Less

                      “Dating is difficult…” Is a limiting belief that will create a story line leading to failure. Dating can be difficult… We get that. However, If you’re going to put yourself out there, you’ve got to develop the empowering story that you’re inevitably going to make a few mistakes… the other person will too… so you must change your focus from trying to impress or be overtly interesting to being…

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Happy 76th Birthday Dad!

 Happy 76th Birthday Dad!– May 03, 2018 It’s been 7 years and almost 6 months since my father died. It’s crazy how quickly time passes us by. I reflect on my father’s life and on the lessons he taught me; probably daily. I often think about things we talked about or things we disagreed about. Sometimes I wished, especially when I was a teen, that he was a different man with different ways. Now however, as I grow older I…

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Making Valentine’s Day The Happiest of all!

Thank you for being a valued member of our Coaching Family! Adrianne & I want to take this opportunity to talk about your relationships. The truth is that an intimate relationship with one mate can be the most rewarding AND most challenging area of life. Some people are dreaming of finding that love of their life. Some have it and want to make it richer. And others may have all but given up. In over 25 years of being a…

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Treasure Every Moment

Treasure every moment that you have! And treasure it more because you shared it with someone special, special enough with whom to spend your time. And remember that time waits for no one. Yesterday is history. Tomorrow a mystery Today is a gift. That’s why it’s called the present! Robert Ripley, the “Believe It or Not” man, once pointed out: “A plain bar of iron is worth $5.00. The same bar of iron, when made into horseshoes, is worth $10.50.…

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Want A Better Relationship In 2018?

Goal-setting is better together. It’s easy to get off track with your New Year’s resolutions when you’re the only one holding yourself accountable. If you’re in a relationship, though, you have a leg up: When you set goals as a couple, you’re far more likely to keep each other focused on achieving them. What are the best types of resolutions to make with your partner? Below, Life Coaches, Marriage Researchers and self-reported “Happy Couples” share seven resolutions that could make your relationship…

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7 Ways to Experience the Often-Elusive Joy of Christmas

There’s a lot of pressure this time of year…. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or some other holiday, this can be a really challenging season. Not only are you expected to manage multiple extra projects (house decorating, present giving, and family visiting), but also you’re supposed to feel happier than ever (as the expectation is it’s the most wonderful time of the year). Talk about difficult! This can lead to a lot of guilt when you don’t feel that…

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The Neuroscience of Why Gratitude Makes Us Healthier

It’s easy to believe our world is pretty messed up. With all the violence, pollution and crazy things people do, it would be easy to turn into a grouchy old man without being either elderly or male. There’s certainly no shortage of justification for disappointment and cynicism. But consider this: Negative attitudes are bad for you. And gratitude, it turns out, makes you happier and healthier. If you invest in a way of seeing the world that is mean and…

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