Five Steps to Better Decision Making

Some people seemed to be graced with a talent for making wise decisions, never succumbing to impulse or indecision. They seem undaunted by the confusion, mixed feelings, external pressures, and second-guessing that plague the rest of us. Even if you aren’t naturally possessed of Zen-like decision-making prowess, the following five tips can help you de-mystify the process.

Helicopter Parenting: Part 1

Helicopter parenting. It’s a term that we’ve all heard before. But what does it really mean? In this blog, I will help you better understand this concept and why you or someone you know might be acting this way.

Financial Infidelity

Did you know money related issues are the number one reason marriages end in divorce? If you have ever went on a shopping spree to only hide your items in the closet…ladies… or bought an expensive “gadget” and you lied about the price….men, then listen up! This is called Financial Infidelity or other words “cheating” financially on your spouse.

Our First Thanksgiving Together….

If you are newly in a relationship or you are a newlywed then this might be your first Thanksgiving together. If no one has told you yet the first Thanksgiving can be a challenging one because everyone has ideas about how the holiday “should” be spent.

First Things First: Elements of Healthy Relationships

We put ourselves in the unenviable position of trying to address our relational health by reacting to negative experiences; relational health becomes a process of reverse engineering, figuring out what not to do. My client’s question suggests a much better approach. To that end, I would argue that three conditions are required to foster and sustain healthy relationships

Student-Athletes: Tips on how to Stay Emotionally Fit During the Holidays

The holidays are typically an exciting time for students. This is a time for taking a break from rigorous academic schedules, spending more time with loved ones from far and near and eating traditional foods you’ve waited for all year long.

Most student-athletes have a very different outlook on the holiday season. The holidays can be a very stressful and sacrificing time for them.

Stress Less during this Holiday Season!

The holiday season is a time for family, friends and celebration. However, peace and joy sometimes get overshadowed by crowded shopping malls and unending lists of things to be decorated. Along with tidings of great joy, the holiday season can also bring enormous amounts of stress and anxiety. If you … Read More