The River of Change.
We usually find ourselves entering this river suddenly and unexpectedly. Oftentimes the current is so strong that we are pulled in without a chance of eddying out or resting for even the briefest moment.
Challenge Your Pattern: Passive Communication
Passive communication is a style where one has developed a pattern of avoiding expressing their opinions and/or feelings. They often avoid protecting their rights, and identifying and meeting their needs. People who tend to develop passive ways of communicating usually suffer from low self-esteem and feel “I’m not worth it.” This style of communicating can also lead to feelings of anxiety, helplessness, depression and anger.
The Dating Coach Answers: How Do I Find An Emotionally Available Date?
It seems a lot of people have difficulty finding someone who is “emotionally available” for a relationship. Many stay in a relationship way too long, only to finally realize their romantic partner is unwilling or unable to follow through with a commitment. In order to find an emotionally available person, you first have to weed out the ones who are obviously not available to you.
Story & Identity: What We Can Learn From Miley Cyrus
We are all telling a story with our lives. Many times it’s hard for us to see what kind of story we are telling. We can feel a sense of meaninglessness. We might ask questions like, “What does my life really add up to?” Or, “Do people notice me?” Other times we might feel keenly aware of who we are, what we believe, and where we are headed in life.
Body Neutral: Helping Your Daughter Avoid Body Image Issues and Disordered Eating
The way you talk to your daughter about her body and the changes she is undergoing can greatly improve her chances of developing a healthy self esteem and body image. This goes a long way in preventing disordered eating which affects overall health. In particular, the mother in a girl’s life is especially influential in how her daughter will view herself and her body. A mother’s own personal relationship with her body, food, and herself is likely to be passed down to her daughter.
It’s not About the Nail: Communication & Gender Differences
Communication for couples is often blocked because of patterns in the relationship. Gender differences are often quite obvious when a couple is communicating.
The Growing Parent: Sharing Attention Between Your Kids & Your Work
“Much of my job requires me to work out of my home, but unfortunately I can’t get anything done because my kids are always trying to get my attention. How can I get my work done without offending my children?”
WHEN THE GAME IS OVER: Some Advice for Pro Athletes (Part 2)
After reading Friday’s post, whether you’re a pro athlete facing retirement, a pro sports wife, a coach, or a team owner, hopefully you will realize that when the game is over for an athlete, many people will be affected. There is good news. There is a “preretirement” approach to counseling … Read More
WHEN THE GAME IS OVER: Transition for the Pro Athlete (Part 1)
Transitions in life are difficult, even when they are expected. When the game is over for a pro athlete, that transition to life after sports can be extremely brutal and is reported to feel more like death. Up to this point, a pro athlete has experienced privileges, applause, and stardom that have shaped his identify for years. It has been the only role in his life that has given him meaning, structure and purpose. Now, often at a young age, many pro athletes face a significant transition into “retirement” that typically does not affect the average person for many years. The challenging transition pro athletes face when the game is over can begin for many expected and unexpected reasons.
Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) & Your Relationship Status
The idea of being alone together got me interested as to how this FOMO is playing out in the Atlanta population’s relationship status. While I think the reasons are multi-layered for why there are a great number of people who are unhappy with their single status, I wonder if this “fear of missing out” is a part of it.