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Veronica was fussing over the packing details – was there enough shampoo for the whole trip? Did she have a warm enough sweater if the weather turned cool? Would there be room for the souvenirs or should she take an extra tote? The list of things...

While many successful people can’t resist the urge to do things right away, countless others put things off until a deadline beckons them. High achievers put effort into their work and never miss deadlines, even though some may complete a task mi...

This feels like the most controversial topic to write about.  There is no known research about the topic, no known articles about it, no discussions with other professionals about it.  It is just something observed many times over the course ...

How to Save Your Marriage from These Relationship Killers. Wouldn’t it be great to have a crystal ball and to be able to see all the avoidable problems in your marriage or relationship and do whatever it takes to keep love alive? Actually, than...

“Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful part of us.”      - David Richo One of the most courageous acts a human can make is to accept their flaws and look within themselves to take the appropriat...

Protecting yourself against people who drain you isn’t easy. You know who I’m talking about, right? They can be fun at times, but when you get home after hanging out with them, you’re tired - exhausted even. Sometimes you feel bad abo...

You may have seen it play out on TV shows. Dad gets home from work after 6 and is greeted by the aroma of pot roast and a warm kiss from Mom. The house is tidy. The kids play amongst themselves while Dad pours a drink.   Things have changed sinc...

Any Fringe fans out there? Oops, I just gave away my inner Sci-Fi nerd by asking. If you’re not a fan or have never seen the series, it’s a smart and entertaining take on parallel universes and what could happen if they exist. However, you...

Intimacy can be defined in many different ways.  One expectation that seems to often come up as couples move towards intimacy is the idea of reciprocity, that is, that if one person shares, the other has to also.  An example is: if I say I lo...

Most people who read my blog know how I feel about dieting.  I’m not a fan, to put it mildly. Diets don’t work.  They cause people to gain more weight in the long run.  They undermine our ability to think critically, causing ...