“Even in the toughest of times, take a moment to be grateful for small gifts. Gratitude helps make the hard times easier.” ~LMB Thanksgiving in the United States is a time when people create their menus, take time off, and plan to enjoy a delicious meal with those closest to them. However, this Thanksgiving is different […]
The Importance of Slowing Down Before You React
“Just because someone says something doesn’t make it so. Take the time to check it out; rather than reactively acting out.” ~LMB People say all sorts of things for all kinds of reasons. Some things are true, some things aren’t, and others are somewhere in between. Your job is to take the time to figure […]
How To Enhance Intimacy With Communication
“Intimacy is squashed or enhanced by communication. Be sure your communication enhances rather than squashes.” ~LMB Excellent communication, at its core, is compassionate. Whether you are arguing, celebrating, or only talking, how you do any of these will either bring you closer to others or push you further apart. You decide. Typical distancing moves include: Dismissing: […]
How to Create Strong, Thriving Relationships
“You can’t create strong, thriving relationships if you’re not relational in them. Be relational and hold others accountable to do the same.” ~LMB The best relationships have genuine respect, compassion, and mutual warm-regard. There is a bottom-line feeling of goodwill between all parties involved, even in the toughest of times. In the best of relationships, […]
Saying No Is Vital to Healthy Relationships
“If you are unable to say no, then your yes is not a yes. Saying no is vital to healthy relationships; find the courage to speak it.” ~LMB Occasionally saying yes to something you do not honestly want to do is okay; after all, relationships are about give and take. Too much giving and agreeing to things […]
How to Effectively Stand up for Yourself in Any Situation
“When others don’t treat you with respect in their words or actions, it’s your job to stand up for yourself. Poor treatment only stops when people stand up to it. Stand up.” ~ LMB Men and women all over the world are cowering to poor treatment every day. Dan’s wife blows up with him and […]
Always Remember Humanity—Even in the Most Difficult of Times
“Having compassion for someone’s welfare, even while abhorring their actions, is vital to a healthy world. Always remember humanity—even in the most difficult of times.” ~LMB Whew, these past three years have been a challenging ride for our nation. The divisiveness between the political right and the political left has been so contentious that it reminds […]
Stop Excusing and Start Listening
“If you have to re-word, justify, or “clean-up” someone’s words, chances are those words were not OK. Listen to the actual words spoken, not what you think, wish, or convince yourself was meant.” ~LMB A common habit I see with couples and quite frankly, our world right now is people excusing, changing, or explaining the […]
How to Protect Yourself Against Abuse and Bullying
“You don’t stop a bully by silencing to their abuse, shrinking to their harshness, or placating to their demands. That’s how you embolden them.” ~LMB The first thing you need to know about bullying behaviors is that you don’t cause them. Ever. Bullies bully. Period. They will bully you, their co-workers, their family, and anyone […]
Dare to Be Honest About the Full Picture, Not the Softened Version
“Pretending something is better than it is will not make it better. Dare to be honest about the full picture, not the softened version.” ~LMB I’m often surprised by how many couples come into my office saying, “Things are pretty good, we just need to communicate better,” only to find that things aren’t good at […]
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