If you refuse to listen to others, you will eventually be surrounded by people who have nothing significant to say. If you don’t listen, or worse bark at those who talk to you, then people just won’t want to talk to you. They won’t bring up ideas. They won’t bring up concerns. They won’t give […]
If you don’t listen, they won’t talk to you. Read More »
A relationship based on love is likely to stand the test of time; one based on infatuation won’t last. Love and infatuation can feel very similar. Make sure that what you have is (the beginnings of) real love, not infatuation.
Love comes from shared values and a common vision, along with a meaningful knowledge of and connection with another. Infatuation is based on heady chemistry, excitement about all the attention, and physical attraction.
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A legacy gives you an opportunity to live for a purpose that’s bigger than yourself. For generations to come! Together, think about what legacy you want to leave as a couple, and also, as individuals. Then, start living so that the legacy is made. What do we want our lives to stand for? How do we
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3 Conversations you might have this week What is one of the best things about the ways your parents raised you? What is your favorite part of the day? What is a new word or phrase that you learned recently? 2 Quotes to inspire you “When you focus on the good, the good gets better.”
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A positive attitude has a profound effect on how you behave, and the choices you make. And makes you more attractive to be around. Think about it. People like to be around others who make them feel better about themselves and their lives. This is true about family, friends and business relationships. There are some studies
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Sympathetic Joy: the pleasure that comes from delighting in other people’s well-being (specifically in their successes). Celebrating triumphs in life – from small, seemingly trivial ones to those that are more significant – strengthens the bond between two people. Being genuinely enthusiastic in responding to your spouse’s success or good fortune can have a positive
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When people hear this phrase, it comes across as if the original speaker is deflecting responsibility for the misunderstanding (and its subsequent consequences) onto the receiver. Often in conversation, our words don’t come out quite as hoped, or the other person doesn’t understand our message as it was intended. The onus is on the speaker
Words to Avoid: “That isn’t what I meant.” Read More »
Every time you use an excuse, you’re holding yourself back from getting what you really want out of life. The more you use excuses, the harder it will be to get things done. No matter how difficult they might seem at the moment, some things need to be done before it’s too late. First step
Are your excuses getting in the way of your best life? Read More »
