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ARTArticleDad, Give Them Household Chores!You have a chore to do around the house and you
kids want to help out somehow. You know that it might nbe nice for them to help but you're feeling a bit impatient.
And you know that it might turn into a two hour project andnthere might be a big mess to clean up. A mess that could nbe avoided ...ARTArticleDate Night is Not OptionalA while back a guy friend came up to me at church and said he had some receipts for me to reimburse. I looked at him like “What are you talking about?” and he said, “You know…babysitting receipts. You said you’d cover the babysitting if I’d start taking my wife out on dates.” I laughed and said “Okay. Sure.”ARTArticleDATING ADVICE: Ditch the Scarcity Mentality (“There Are No Good Men”) to Find a Good ManI’ve noticed a tendency in many of my coaching clients above the age of 35. Many of these women are falling into the danger zone of believing there are no good men out there. Or at the very least, nowhere near enough of them.
“Scarcity mentality” is a bad place to hang out. As Norman ...ARTArticleDating Advice: Don’t Settle for Less Than You WantMy single coaching clients often ask me what is okay to want in their life mate. My simple answer is “Nothing is too much to ask for!”
In my opinion, that is a KEY component to ending up in a relationship that will last a lifetime. Sure, plenty of women settle and end up married. But need I ...ARTArticleDating Advice: Don’t Settle for Less Than You WantMy single women coaching clients often ask me what is okay to want in their life mate. My simple answer is “Nothing is too much to ask for!”
In my opinion, that is a KEY component to ending up in a relationship that will last a lifetime. Sure, plenty of women settle and end up married. But ...ARTArticleDATING ADVICE: Run, Dont Walk, AwayIt’s no big deal, you tell yourself. You’ve started dating a guy you really like. He’s perfect in almost every way, but there have been a few signs that he’s got a bit of a temper. Just two or three minor episodes that showed you he can get pretty aggressive and impatient. You, however, ...ARTArticleDATING ADVICE: The Allure of the Unavailable ManYou’ve heard this story a bunch of times, right? Of perhaps lived it yourself? The irresistible man who sends mixed signals; one minute he’s crazy about you – calling and showering you with all kinds of attention. Then, when you find yourself succumbing to his charms, and let yourself ...ARTArticleDATING ADVICE: You, Him and the Not-Quite-Ex-WifeWhen it comes to seriously dating a nearly divorced man, there is frequently a third person in your relationship – his not-quite-ex-wife. It feels like he’s the one for you but the strong emotions he feels for his wife are a challenge. You’ve been loving, generous and ...When it comes to seriously dating a nearly divorced man, there is frequently a third person in your relationship – his not-quite-ex-wife. It feels like he’s the one for you but the strong emotions he feels for his wife are a challenge. You’ve been loving, generous and available.ARTArticleDating: Why Are People Rejecting Me?Aidan decided to consult with me because he wanted to get married and have a family. A handsome man in his mid-30s, it was certainly not obvious at first glance why he could not find a partner.
However, it didn't take me long to understand why relationships were not working for Aidan. Being ...ARTArticleDeadly Relationship HabitsHow many of you have ever been involved with a significant other who wanted you to do something you didn’t want to do? I doubt that I’m the only one. By virtue of a significant other relationship, there will be times when our partners will want us to do things we don’t ...ARTArticleDealing with Addiction in the FamilyDealing with addicted family members is always a big challenge. There are some important issues to explore when someone you love is harming themselves.
ARE YOU CONTRIBUTING TO THE PROBLEM?
People use various addictions to avoid their painful feelings, especially their feelings of anxiety, ...ARTArticleDispel Anger in 2 Simple Steps"It really works!" "Well, I'll be…!"
BJ like so many others in the workshop was astounded that a technique so simple could produce such an amazing result. You must try it. Next time your partner flares up in anger do this. In a very non-threatening calm and sincere tone of voice ...ARTArticleDivorce Planning: The Secret to Saving a Ton of Money When Getting DivorcedYes, "divorce planning" and "saving money" can go together if you know what you're doing.
If you are getting divorced, chances are money is near the top of your list of conce
s. If you are worried about the financial aspect of your divorce, divorce planning should begin long before taking any legal action.
One key to successful divorce planning includes identifying a qualified adviser to work through the money issues with you.ARTArticleDivorce Planning: The Top 5 Things to Know About Your Properties Before Getting DivorcedTop 5 Property Division Factors to Consider
When it comes to divorce and property division, one of the biggest mistakes people make is entering into negotiations without first accurately assessing current property assets. Successful divorce planning begins with careful research. If you are in the process of getting divorced, it is important that you protect yourself by understanding the particulars of your individual situation.
Not all property is created equal, so you will need to look into the details that apply to the property you and your spouse own.ARTArticleDo I REALLY need to prepare for marriage? Yes and Here’s WhyHours spent on wedding plans: Hundredsr
Dollars spent on wedding vendors: Thousandsr
Time spent on Marriage Preparation: Priceless
The average couple will spend hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars preparing for their wedding day. I get it. It’s an important lovely day. It’s a party for family and friends and, in some cases, an opportunity for the bride’s childhood dreams to come true. Over 50% of these well-spent couples will end up divorced. There doesn’t appear to be any correlation between the lavishness of the wedding and the health and longevity of the marriage.rARTArticleDo You Have a Safe Harbor?I have been involved in a number of groups over the years and I have found them to be extremely helpful in my life. Groups are one of the foundational pieces of having a balanced life. Whether it is a support group, a recovery group, a mastermind group, a planning group, a creativity group, or whatever type of group, you will always get more from a group then you can by yourself.ARTArticleDo You Need Others' Approval?"At work, every time I have to speak at meetings, I get so stressed."
"I’m taking a class and I'm always afraid to raise my hand and ask a question."
"I'm fine one to one, but as soon as I get into a group, I'm so tense I can hardly stand it."
"I'm totally relaxed with my women friends, but ...ARTArticleDo You Want a Successful Relationship?With a divorce rate in this country that approaches
50%, and a fairly sizable percentage of marriages that naren’t particularly blissful, it’s difficult to avoid searching nfor the answer to the battle of the sexes.
Would you like to stop searching?
We’ve moved through the ...ARTArticleDoorways To the Presence of Spirit"How can I be more spiritually connected? How can I hear the voice of my spiritual guidance?"
I frequently hear these questions from my clients and from people who attend my workshops and intensives. Everyone who is on a spiritual path wants to experience the presence of Spirit in his or her ...ARTArticleDysfunctional Families: How to Take Care of Your Children in the Midst of The Dysfunction - Part OneIf you are in a dysfunctional marriage and have children, you have a dysfunctional family. This article is the first in a series to show you how to take care of your children in the midst of the dysfunction. Few things cause as much pain, anguish, anger, guilt, fear, anxiety, and frustration as seeing your children hurting. You want good things for your children. Matthew 7:9 says, "Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake?"ARTArticleEight Things You Can Do To Get Your Husband To Do What You WantDo most of your attempts to change your husband not only fail but result in distancing him from you and making your marriage worse? If so, you will benefit from the following eight things you can do to get your husband to do what you want:ARTArticleEnding Relationships GracefullyIn my counseling practice, I often hear the question, “How do I end a relationship without hurting someone’s feelings?” Whether it’s a romantic relationship or a friendship, ending it gracefully is generally a challenge.
The problem arises because so many people see it ...ARTArticleEnergy VampiresDo you sometimes wonder why you feel so drained after being with some people, while you feel energized when being with others?
Some people are energy vampires, and actually drain energy from you. How do they do this? What can you do to avoid this?
WAYS PEOPLE DRAIN ENERGY
Sometimes the ways ...ARTArticleFear of CommitmentIn my counseling work, I often work with clients who have a deep fear of commitment. These individuals generally say that they want to be in a loving relationship, yet they keep picking “the wrong people.”
Susan, 38, sought my help because she was in two relationships at the same ...ARTArticleFear of IntimacyEmotional intimacy is one of the most wonderful experiences we ever have. Nothing else really comes close to the experience of sharing our deepest thoughts and feelings with another, of being deeply seen and known, of sharing love, passion, laughter, joy, and/or creativity. The experience of ...ARTArticleFears of a New RelationshipKatie had not been in a relationship in ten years, and she was scared to death. In her last relationship, she had lost herself completely and then felt devastated when her boyfriend of three years left her for another woman.
After working on herself emotionally and spiritually for a number of ...ARTArticleFilling Up Exte
ally, Filling Up InternallyWe all love to feel full inside, which is one of the reasons why eating too much is such a challenge for a lot of people. Yet, as soon as the food digests, many people go back to feeling empty, searching around for more food or something else to fill them up again. Feeling empty feels so awful ...ARTArticleFinding Your True PowerI love the Beatles. OK, it's more accurate to say I love the Beatles album 1. I consider it "happy music" and often put it on when I've got a long drive ahead of me or when I just need a pick-me-up. One of the songs on the album is Help!
If you're not familiar with the lyrics of the song, you can find them on Metro Lyric's website. For me, the idea behind the song is that we learn how to be independent when we're young and as we grow and mature we yearn and search for interdependence.ARTArticleFlexibility: It's About More Than MusclesLife changes a lot when you separate and divorce. Things that used to be a regular part of life just aren't anymore. And when things change in unexpected ways, we can get scared, frustrated and angry.
When clients begin working with me, they're usually experiencing some combination of fear, frustration and anger. One of the first things we do is dive into what's behind or at the root of these emotions. What we usually discover on our deep dive are limits that have been disregarded in some way. The limits could be behaviors, expectations, thoughts, beliefs or even habits.ARTArticleForgive Yourself: God Wants You to Let Go of Your Past and Live Your LifeAre you struggling with forgiving yourself for things you have done and haven't done? Many people have more trouble forgiving themselves than other people. It can be especially hard when the consequences of your actions have hurt others and there is no way to remove them.