Valentine’s Day often has the reputation of being about romantic love. There’s a push to buy flowers, give chocolates, do something “romantic”, and “show your love”. All of the hype though, is not what Valentine’s Day is about. It’s not about the flowers or chocolate or the “wow” factor. It’s not about showing off your […]
Happiness: Is This Getting in Your Way?
Some people seem to have all the luck. They have a great job, make good money, have great friends and somehow seem to have hit the lotto when it comes to happiness. What’s up? Are they lucky? Do they possess amazing talents? Perhaps they’re freakishly brilliant, funny or [fill in the blank]? What is it […]
Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Tool Kit: Arm Yourself
The #MeToo movement in 2017 created a tsunami of awareness, dialogue, and accountability regarding issues of sexual assault and sexual harassment. Thankfully, this movement drew attention to the overwhelming number of females (and males) who have personally experienced these issues and the resulting damage. On the heels of #MeToo, came Dr. Christine Blasey-Ford. Dr. Ford […]
Creating Great Relationships Requires Getting Back to Basics (Part II)
In Part I of this post, I talked about the first five basics necessary for great relationships. Check those out here: (https://lisamerlobooth.com/creating-great-relationships-the-basics-part-i/). Below are the remaining five basics that everyone needs to know if they hope to create great relationships. Learn these, practice them and incorporate them into your relationships consistently. Without any of these, […]
Wishing Everyone a Very Merry Christmas
May your Christmas be filled with much love, laughter, and loving connections. Merry Christmas!
Creating Great Relationships Requires Getting Back to the Basics (Part I)
Creating great relationships is easier than you think. The best relationships follow these ten basic rules the relationships that struggle don’t. Countless people minimize these rules, rationalize breaking them and even outright mock them. The more people push back against these basics, however, the more difficult their life is likely to be. Get back to […]
Managing Fear Rather Than Allowing it to Manage You
All human beings experience fear. Some are afraid of sharing their opinion, having an honest conversation with their loved one or asking for what they want. Others are afraid of changing jobs, leaving a bad marriage or going after their dreams. And still, others, are afraid of writing a book, auditioning for a movie or […]
Thanksgiving: What if You’re Not Feeling Thankful?
Note: This is one of my previous Thanksgiving Day posts. I have been away due to a family emergency and unable to write a new one this year. I wish all of you a very Happy Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is that time of year when everyone tells you to stop and give thanks for all you […]
A Nation Torn: Healing the Great Divide
These past two years have been riddled with strife and violence. Relationships are deteriorating, spouses are separating, neighbors are fighting and friends are refusing to speak to one another due to contrasting political views. Individuals are attacking others in the streets, at grocery stores and in their schools because of skin color, foreign accents or […]
The Spin: Recognize it, Call it Out and Don’t Be Fooled By It
We live in a world today where people have adopted, mastered and doubled down on the scary strategy of The Spin. The spin is about turning someone’s upset into an upset of your choosing. Typically, your upset will be related to the other person’s, but you spin the story so it looks as if you […]
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