The first day of school comes with a sense of new beginnings – along with those first day jitters which can be in the form of butterflies or bats – depending on your anxiety level. Most teachers and students greet the new school year with a sense of expectancy. For … Read More
Censored Relationships
Censored Relationships – Removing the Censor Between Partners Are you able to talk with your partner about your relationship and sex life? If your answer is no, do not worry, you are not alone. A lot of times partners find it difficult to talk about their sex lives, even with … Read More
Having trouble speaking “teen”?
Many parents want a better relationship with their teens but navigating the “push-pull” of teen years can be challenging. The teen years are all about young adults figuring out who they want to be in this world. Parents often start to feel the “push” when teens are attempting to separate … Read More
The Leader’s Toolbox: Judging/Perceiving
Dr. Dickinson is a guest blogger over at Plywood People. Here is a taste – When you think about the judging/perceiving aspect of personality (from the Myers Briggs Type Indicator – MBTI), think about the way that people organize their world and manage stress. Perceivers and Judgers. Unfortunately since the time that … Read More
Dysmorphic Everything
Do you often judge your body? Do you easily find the flaws and “ugliness” of yourself? These actions can be described as a “dysmorphia” which means that a person may experience misperceptions in their appearance. This article is interesting because it states that those who demonstrate dysmorphic thoughts about themselves … Read More
Americana Music and the Journey
One of my favorite songwriters is probably someone that 99% of you have never heard. His name is Bill Mallonee. He is a dedicated man who has played over 180 shows a year for over a decade and toured with REM for the majority of the 90’s with his Rock … Read More
Angry birds…er…people
Angry birds are one thing, but what about angry people? When you hear the word anger do you have a positive or negative image? Anger is such a powerful emotion that it tends to get mostly negative attention. (Usually from impulsive actions that take place when one is angry.) The … Read More
Training Zone Recap
Now that you’ve completed the 5 week training guide, how did it go for you? Accomplishing and completing a 5 week program takes discipline. A useful way to measure your success is to reflect upon the experience. Was there an area that you did particularly well on? Did you notice … Read More
The Key to Happy (and Healthy) Teens!
I’m sure some of you are thinking this post is “too good to be true” and if it isn’t, then you’re expecting me to outline a magic trick. No magic trick here—only a way you are tweak your everyday routine in order to cater to your teens healthiness and happiness. … Read More
The Ripple Effect
I was driving through the I- 75/1-85 connector on my way home from work in typical Atlanta traffic and suddenly the car in front of me slams on their brakes. All I can see are the red brake lights getting closer and closer as I’m braking as hard as I … Read More