Do you ever find yourself with that sinking feeling when you know you are going to have to address a particular topic for the 17th time with your partner? How do you bring it up? I often suggest to my clients to give it a code name…and the more playful … Read More
Relationship Joy
Relationships often become mundane. After the sparkles of dating wear off, the mundane of life can settle in. Rather than longing for the magic of the early stages of the relationship, look for ways to find joy in the mundane. There is always something to celebrate if you are on … Read More
Music, Food, and Fun
As I think about this patriotic occasion, I can’t help but think about the fireworks, the cookouts, the sunburn from sitting at the pool or lake in your red, white, and blue striped shirt, and of course the patriotic music. Music has a way of grabbing our emotions, our thoughts, … Read More
The Leader’s Toolbox: Introversion/Extroversion
Dr. Dickinson is a guest blogger over at Plywood People. Here is a taste – Have you ever wondered, “Why does Charlie needs his space?” or “Why can’t Myrtle stop talking to people?” Have you noticed that some people tend to live in the details, while others are drawn to … Read More
Let’s talk about…
This is a great 4 minute talk about Suicide…It’s probably not what you think. Such an important topic, most of us have been touched by suicide or know someone who has. We need to be talking about it.
Training Zone! Part 4
Need some extra push to make it through the next 2 weeks? Here are two tips you can use to “revamp” your training plan: Do More Than Run. Incorporate cross-training into your workout routine. Try activities that can increase your flexibility, strength, and conditioning. Yoga and weight training are … Read More
Need help saying no?
**This is part 2 in our series on Boundaries…. Do you struggle with saying no? You are not alone. Clients often share how difficult it is saying no to family members. Sometimes the clash becomes cyclical as parents struggle with saying no to children and adult children struggle with … Read More
When has sibling fighting gone too far?
I’ve heard many parents say statements such as “What are siblings for if you don’t fight with them” or “I fought with my brother or sister all the time and I turned out okay”. Having conflicts and disagreements with brothers and sister help many children and teens develop much needed … Read More
Training Zone! Part 3
We’re about half-way through the training series. Even though this is a 5 week series, I encourage you to try to continue this lifestyle. How have you noticed a change in yourself? Is it physically? What about mentally or psychologically? Often times, when we see physical results, we tend to … Read More
Celebrating Dads
Bill Cosby a father himself said “If the new American father feels bewildered and even defeated, let him take comfort from the fact that whatever he does in any fathering situation has a fifty percent chance of being right”. Perhaps what Bill Cosby was getting at in a humorous way … Read More