In the spirit of Valentine's Day, we'll be touching on relationships this month! Emotional intimacy is the sharing of thoughts and feelings with another person in a way that is... safe, trusting, and vulnerable. It is a key aspect of interpersonal relationships. What does emotional intimacy involve? Feeling close to another person Sharing personal feelings Receiving personal… Continue reading Building Emotional Intimacy: A Couples Guide
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Word of the Year: Unleash the Power of a Single Word to Transform Your Life
Happy first day of the new year!!! As tradition goes, it's time to choose a word that defines our upcoming year. A word that will help us get 1% better everyday. Kinda like a mantra, a Word of the Year is simple, has meaning, and when you say it - you feel it. Words like… Continue reading Word of the Year: Unleash the Power of a Single Word to Transform Your Life
How do we take blame?
Someone says something that doesn’t sit well with us for whatever reason. We may be taking it personally. Taking blame in this situation would be asking more questions before responding right away. So instead of clapping right back, we take a breath and ask ourselves… How can we respond with love in this moment? Responding… Continue reading How do we take blame?
How do you deal?
When something bothers you, how do you deal with it? Do you stomp your feet? Do you accept without resistance? Do you pop off at the first sign of opposition? Or do you keep your reactions in line with your values? Growing up, my mom taught me to express myself physically and verbally (the Philly… Continue reading How do you deal?
