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ARTArticleTeaching Children to be Lucky and Happy: Characteristic #4Lucky people have an ability to turn their bad luck into good fortune. There are obstacles and disappointments in everyone’s lives. Being lucky doesn´t mean you eliminate them all. It has to do with how we look at them. Dr. Richard Wiseman, author of The Luck Factor, found three particular commonalities in lucky people’s management of tough moments. They:ARTArticleThe Benefits Of Staying PositiveDo you know someone who seems to always have a smile on their face and life just seem to be going their way? They smile to life, and life smiles back. Why no matter how horrid their day is going they’ll live by the motto that “tomorrow will be a better day”? It is positive thinking which helps them get through this. Your mind is a very powerful tool. Your body, your achievements, the pleasures you give and receive all depends on the quality and nature of your thoughts. Your thoughts lead your behaviors. Which results into positive or negative events in your life.ARTArticleThe Importance of Really Listening to Your PartnerOne of our most basic relationship needs is to be listened to and understood. As the Turkish saying goes, ‘if speaking is silver, then listening is gold.’ We feel the most connected with those who take the time to be truly interested in what we have to say. Listening is a more valuable factor in communicating than speaking well. An added benefit is that our ears will never get us into trouble – unlike our mouths.ARTArticleThe Love-Sex ConnectionWhen we talk about the dimensions of the sexual relationship within the sphere of marriage, we always think of two individuals who share common thoughts and emotions with the “fusion” of their bodies. The individuals are normally in a state of gratifying and dedicated physical intimacy. The core of this aspect of the relationship is the emotional link that ties them together. In the marriage bed, couples don’t just make love, they GIVE love to each other.ARTArticleThe Playful Erotic: Dusting Off the Adult ImaginationShe chased you to the back of the playground and told you she'd share her new crayons with you if you showed her what you had "down there". You tried kissing her with bubble gum in your mouth to see if you could share a "bubble". He often played "doctor" with his next-door-neighbour, always delighted when she rang him up complaining that she was "sick". Somewhere along the line, most adults decide that sexual exploration is serious. Very, very serious. But we don’t start off that way, as the above examples illustrate.ARTArticleThe R’s of Healthy RelationshipsDid you ever wonder how happy marriages are created? Some people just seem to be in sync with another and really in love. Abigail and Eric are a couple who are obviously happy with each other. Still, at times, in order not to hurt each other feelings, they backed away and didn’t share hurt feelings or deeper fears. Sometimes Abi would get mad, nag and then go tearfully away. Eric would respond by waiting for her to get back on an even keel, and eventually it seemed to blow over.ARTArticleThinking Happy - A Skill to Teach Our Kids?Thinking happy thoughts at will is a skill that we can learn and teach our children, and certainly one we should teach them, after all happiness is what every parent wishes for their child right?. But how do we instill habits of happy thinking in ourselves and our kids? First, it helps to understand what factors determine our happiness or satisfaction with life in general. According to Sonja Lubromirski PhD.ARTArticleThree Ways to Bring Playfulness (Back) Into Your RelationshipRemember when you and your sweetheart first met? You counted the minutes until you saw him again. You called just to hear her sweet voice. The air was alive with the snap, crackle & pop of sexual energy. You couldn't get enough of each other and you were always on your best behavior. It was easy to be playful.ARTArticleUsing the Law of Attraction and Taking ActionThe typical slip-up that men and women do once they aim to benefit from the Law of Attraction is taking not action into their own hands People today who uses the Law of Attraction regularly overlook one factor: action itself. Indeed, often you can try to increase how much money you make or be in your perfect relationship, and with the help of the Law of attraction, the universe will just give it to you.ARTArticleWedding Colors Convey Meanings-Tips for Brides from a Professional Wedding Planning ExpertWedding Colors Convey Meanings-Tips from a Professional Wedding Planning Expert When choosing the colors for your wedding and wedding reception you may want to consider what do your favorite colors mean? Take a look at the list below, you may find a new favorite! Diamond White: Purity, Innocence, Reverence, Youth, Goodness, Simplicity, Humility, Cleanliness, Peace, Protection, Fai ess (White is brilliant and bright and stands out to the eye. For an ethereal effect, use a second soft color such as pink or light blue or soft yellow or light green.)ARTArticleWhen Mr. Close Enough, Turns Into Mr. Wrong!Society, at least as it was when I was a young adult, expected that women should and would get married. In fact, women still didn't really even have to worry about having a career - as long as we married and had a man to take care of us. And heaven help us if we made it into our mid to late 20's and still found ourselves single!ARTArticleWhen The Other Man Becomes... A Roommate!Roommates, you may have had one when you were in college or just starting out so that you had someone to share the burden of expenses while you worked to become financially independent. Then eventually you met someone, took the leap of marriage and rather than having a roommate you now had a spouse. I actually had both! Yep, I was married about 5 years or so and one day my husband informs me that a friend of his will be coming to town to work with him in his new business venture. I asked "when is he coming". Husband says "he's on his way now"!ARTArticleWomen Battering Men - The Other Side of DOMESTIC ABUSE ARTArticleYoung Adult Children: Emptying The NestBill finished college, found a job, but really did not have the money to handle all of the living alone costs of a single adult … and have a social life at the same time, so he moved home with his folks. Joe and Patsy love retirement. Joe was 2 years into retirement, Patsy 6 months, when their daughter Sara’s husband left her and their two young children. Sara had not been working while the children were young and her child support could not begin to cover housing and child care expenses.ARTArticleYour Emotional Health and Your RelationshipsYour relationships are affected by your emotional health. The healthier you are emotionally the stronger your relationships will be with others. The best thing you can do for your spouse, family and loved ones is to take care of yourself. Here are some tips on how to take care of yourself so you can better care for others: 1. Your emotional health requires you to listen to your emotions – Even though you can’t afford to be controlled by your emotions they are often an indicator of how you are handling the stresses of life.ARTArticle. . . Apples and Oranges!Who hasn’t heard the phrase, “You’re comparing apples and oranges?” What exactly does that mean? Essentially, it means that comparing those two fruits is useless because they are so different. Yes, apples and oranges are both fruits, but that’s where the similarity ends. They look and taste very differently, and are even eaten in different ways. Try taking a bite out of an orange. Not too tasty, huh? People are continuously comparing themselves to others. Here are some examples: “He has a way cooler car tha I do! What I wouldn’t give to drive his Porsche Cayman.”r ARTArticle"I Had a Feeling . . ." Listening to Your Internal GPS!Have you ever been on the verge of doing something, and then had a feeling rush over you like some kind of warning? It happens to everyone. You're about to say or do something, but there's a little, nagging feeling inside fighting you. You might as well be in a boxing ring—sometimes it’s that strong. Do you pay attention, or do you do it anyway?ARTArticle“My Drill Sergeant Wears Skate Shoes” Transition Tip for the Day – Listen To Your Kids; You Could Learn a Thing or TwoI have to admit, being a mom to a teenage son has its challenges. I cannot for the life of me figure out how he can function in his room that is filled with technology and dirty socks. With the buzzes of texts, the bam bam of the XBox games, and the other random noises I hear from time to time, it’s like an alien has landed here on 24 Maple. Much of my time is spent, I have to admit, when I am home, is pondering how to bridge the gap between the foreign land of “teenagerdome” and the mind of a 41 year old (I would like to think but am reminded I am not) cool mom.ARTArticle"Searching for Dimes" Tip for the Day "Find a Reason to Believe"The Boss sings about it. Self help gurus write about it. Setting goals is the ideal way to live your best life and most of my clients get that. However, how do you get to the point where you get that gusto to want to be a goal setting machine? The bottom line is, exactly how do you find reasons to believe when most of what is going on in your life causes nothing short of disbelief? I have to confess, over the last few months or so, I have become very superstitious.ARTArticle*The translation is “Praise to the jewel in the lotus,” although there are many interpretations of the religious meaning of these words.Many people who suffer from depression take anti-depressant drugs and feel better. But drugs may be expensive, cause side effects and when it’s time to come off the drugs, depressed people are vulnerable to a relapse. Mindfulness-based meditation, often coupled with cognitive therapy (MBCT), may alleviate or eliminate these problems.ARTArticle10 Essential Tips of Online DatingSo you’re considering looking online for that special someone. Internet dating can be a lot of fun. You can meet not only the love of your life but friends for life. Here are some common sense tips that will keep you safe and help you successfully maximize your online dating experience. Tip #1 Trust Your Instinct. If you are feeling less than excited about a potential date, cancel it. On the opposite end of the emotions spectrum, be careful if you have intense feelings - move cautiously. Tip #2r ARTArticle10 More Ways We Can Lower Our Cholesterol Naturally?Alright let's do this again and look at 10 more ways we can lower our cholesterol naturally? 1. Slow down on the egg yokes Studies have shown that you should no more than four egg yokes a week. Each egg yoke that you eat contains over 200 milligrams of cholesterol! Even if you don’t think that you have to worry about your cholesterol, there is no reason not to play it safe. 2. Eliminate Alcoholr While these studies can go both ways, moderate amounts of alcohol are your best bet.ARTArticle10 Things Husbands Do That Win the UniverseOriginally published here: http://www.nurturingmarriage.org/the-little-things/10-things-husbands-do-that-win-the-universe Alright ladies, we know your husband is your Mr. Incredible. We know that some days you just stare at him in awe that you convinced this super-hero of a husband to marry you (okay, let's be honest, you're equally his Mrs. Incredible!). This list is going to make you smile and remember, once again, that you are one lucky girl. So, what are the things your husband does that win the universe in your eyes? 1. He thinks of others before he thinks of himself ARTArticle10 Ways On How To Avoid Your Ex-GirlfriendYour ex-girlfriend won’t stop following you, talking and texting you after you broke up! Some ex-girlfriends can be quite annoying, particularly if you’re done with them, but they still want to get back at you. Or probably you want to get your relationship back on track but you know you would sound pathetic and it is a bad choice. Either way, you need to be in a position to know how to avoid your ex-girlfriend, and fast!r ARTArticle11 ways we can lower our cholesterol naturally.OK, lets look at 11 ways we can lower our cholesterol naturally. How can you improve your cholesterol levels naturally? Well, fortunately for you, there are many natural ways that you can lower your cholesterol, and we are going to cover each one in detail. Even if you are one of those people who don’t have to worry about cholesterol, some of these steps can make sure that you never have to!ARTArticle3 Positive Thinking TipsEveryone knows that having a positive atitude is an essential aspect to being happy. Here are a few constructive thinking tricks that will help keep your chin up and your head held high. It can be hard to have a positive outlook on life, when things don't go the way you planned or hope for. The 1st of my staying positive advice is to practice and make it into a habit of asking the correct questions. What do I mean by this? In retrospect, our way of thinking is for the most part controlled by the questions we ask ourselves on a regular basis. Don’t believe me?ARTArticle3 Simple Shifts for a Stress-Free Holiday: A Busy Person's GuideThis time of year, you'll find quite a few articles about having a stress-free holiday. A quick search on Google brings up almost 63 million. First, you'll find generalities: • How to avoid overwhelm: be realistic Blog_Art_1028a_Holidays • How to survive holiday parties: set aside your differences • How to get it all done: ask for help Good ideas, as far as they go. Who doesn't want to be realistic? Who wouldn't love to set aside differences? But if it were that easy, you would have already done it. You need something more solid.ARTArticle3 Steps to Opening Your HeartSo since it’s the holiday time, I am going to jump on the bandwagon with everyone else and talk about APPRECIATION today! A deeply valuable practice that is not widely used. To find out how you can turn your relationship around in 3 easy steps, keep reading…ARTArticle3 Sure-Fire Relationship KillersWhen couples get married they never think they will be among those who get divorced. Yet a hefty percentage of marriages do end in divorce, so some of these people who can’t imagine divorce on their wedding day will certainly face that prospect eventually. Psychologists have identified behaviors that make failed marriages predictable. Here are some—criticism, nagging, and trying to change your partner.ARTArticle3 Ways Facebook is Killing Your MarriageOriginally published here: http://www.nurturingmarriage.org/the-little-things/3-ways-facebook-is-killing-your-marriage Facebook is great. It is something that most of us use almost every day. However, it shouldn't be surprising to hear that Facebook has been mentioned in many a divorce case. Watch out for these 3 ways Facebook could be killing your marriage to make sure that Facebook doesn't change your marital status! 1) Taking time away from your spouse

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