Happiness depends upon ourselves.Aristotle As we head into special times of the year such as holiday or vacation, we often...

Invitations to pause and take a break are all around us. “Mom, will you play a game of Monopoly with...

This blog is inspired by a quote from codependency expert and self-help author Melody Beattie: “Gratitude makes sense of our...

Why did I say that?! Why did I react that way? Why did I say nothing? I betrayed myself! Doing...

The transition to September is right around the corner. For many of us, September holds the same “fresh start” mentality...

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A large portion of our time is spent in conversation with others. Regardless of our familiarity with the other person...

We often allow our predetermined beliefs to guide how we relate to other people. Look no further than politicians who...

What is the key quality you have learned that makes you feel satisfied with your role as a helper?

Here are six ways you can recognize when someone’s anger is escalating, along with strategies for how to de-escalate them:

Plenty of us struggle to stay motivated at work during the summer months, while others struggle to slow down, get...

Let me begin by admitting my bias – I believe that all human beings are creative and that creative thinking...