What is it that you want people to feel when they walk into your home? What impact does your environment have on your relationships? Creating an intentional space in your home can have a big impact on the way that the home feels and can you’re your relationships flourish. The image above is of my …
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When something goes wrong or you have an argument with your partner, do you feel like your partner blames you and that you are always the one at fault? When you feel upset and sometimes guilty, you may respond by taking the victim role in your relationship. This can mean assuming that you are …
Ahem! People pleasers of the world, UNITE and read! Are you, or is someone you know, a people pleaser? Many people pleasers readily admit their desire to please. They will raise their hand and say, “Oh that’s me! I’m such a people pleaser.” People pleasers know themselves. They know they would rather give in with sweet, …
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I was talking to an old friend and she asked me, “Ava, what do you do when you have a bad day?” I did not have an answer, but believed the thoughtful question was worth pursuing an answer. We were on our way to the bookstore, and while there, I found a children’s book that …
“How are you doing?” While that question directed at someone who is grieving is usually posed with good intentions, sometimes it’s hard to express how you feel with words. That’s why finding other ways to express or process your grief is so important. I’m not musically talented, so the way I express my grief is …
My parents tell the story of me when I was little looking up at the moon and saying, “ball.” They tell me that I was active and agile and, as I grew older, this translated into me trying to play various sports on lots of teams like little league baseball, flag football, soccer, softball, volleyball, …
What have you been working and waiting for, for a long time? Are you still unsure about how it will turn out? As humans we desire for our relationships to be meaningful and fulfilling. When things become discouraging and difficult we usually fall somewhere between levels of hope demonstrated by The Little Engine that Could …
We all have our share of things that we worry about, whether it’s our family, our finances, or whether or not we’ll be on time for an appointment. Worry is normal but where we get ourselves into trouble is when our worry turns into something bigger and starts to feel like it’s taking over our …
Have you experienced a loss and it feels that no one understands your grief, including yourself at times? You are not alone. Many who have experienced a loss feel alone and often confused about what they are feeling. Here are a few tips to help you begin to understand your grief: Know your limits. Grieving …
Have you ever had the thought, “I really wish my husband would take me on a date without me having to ask him?” Then, you feel disappointed and frustrated because your husband doesn’t fulfill your needs? In a relationship, we have to be willing to ask for what we need. If we don’t, it is …
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