Marriage and Infidelity
Jessica never dreamed she would have to deal with infidelity in her marriage. She married her best friend Richard soon after she turned twenty-three and graduated college with a teaching … Read more
Cultivate Gratitude for Greater Health and Happiness
A daily gratitude journal can enable you to be more optimistic, happy, creative and healthy. Our days rarely go according to plan or without unexpected challenges. The ability to appreciate … Read more
The Resilient Woman: Part 2
The resilient woman embodies a tenacious spirit and embraces life in the face of trauma, losses and transitions. She lives a courageous life with a vision of purpose, meaning and … Read more
The Resilient Woman: Part 1
How is it that one woman juggles her kids, job, home and relationships without succumbing to the pressure, while another woman with similar circumstances is ready to blow at any … Read more
Positive Thinking and Self-Hypnosis
“I’m such a loser.” “I look fat.” “Why do I always say so many stupid things?” Lisa repeatedly put herself down and reported feeling increasingly despondent when things went wrong. … Read more
Philanthropic Travel and the Empty Nest
Did you know that the average age of an adventure traveler is not a twenty-something year old male, but rather a 47-year-old female? According to the Adventure Travel Trade Association, … Read more
Taming the Effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder
Maggie, a single thirty-six year old teacher, began each school year feeling energized and optimistic. Once daylight savings time arrived, her mood spiraled downward. Invariably in the weeks following the … Read more
Self-Esteem: Ten Ways to Boost Your Body Image
What woman has not struggled with her own complicated feelings about her body image and self esteem? The pressure to look a certain way is so deeply embedded in our … Read more
Create a Practice of Mindful Walking
How to create the practice of mindful walking: Pay attention to standing on both feet Notice the contact your feet are making with the ground. Take a few abdominal breaths. … Read more
Cultivating Intimacy in Your Relationship
Healthy relationships are one of the most important keys to gaining balance and happiness. Intimacy is the experience of belonging together. It embodies shared knowledge, experiences, sexual encounters, and memories. … Read more