April: National Stress Awareness Month
Did you know that April has been designated as National Stress Awareness Month? Most Americans feel stress in their everyday lives but do not pay much attention to its consequences. … Read more
Infidelity in Marriage: From Hollywood to Your World
Given the recent revelations about the Sandra Bullock and Jesse James scandal and the less recent revelations about Tiger Woods, it is impossible to escape the age-old topic of infidelity. … Read more
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
Jill Karp: Living a Life Filled with Purpose, Love, and Adventure
Jill Karp lives a life filled with purpose, love and adventure. “I’m never fearful of what’s next,” Jill explains. “I’m more excited about what comes next and I feel strongly … 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