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In general, we can find some peace, happiness, and contentment under the Year of the peaceful, harmonious, leisure-loving Pig. There’s...

In some ways, we are like the glass water bottle and our emotions are the water. It is not uncommon to bottle up uncomfortable emotions...

That’s when it hit me. My heart was moved in that mundane moment. I care about the mess-maker. I want to work with him; to care for his...

Understanding the difference between guilt and shame Guilt (I’ve done something bad) Guilt is what we feel when we’ve done something...

Similar to sun/mood signs in astrology, the Chinese have their own form of zodiac signs: different animals are associated with each year,...

Givers Common questions heard from a giver are, “What can I do for you?” or “How can I help?” They are always looking for ways to take...

Please note that these feelings are normal following childbirth. According to the Texas Children’s Hospital and Pavilion for Women’s...

Over the next several years, my workout recovery time (probably also due to my age) was slowing down considerably. After each workout, I...

“To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance!” Oscar Wilde History of Valentine’s Day The history of Valentine’s Day is...

Women Headlines showcase the harassment of women in the workplace. They  are viewed negatively for traits that men are praised to have....

The Truth behind the Highlight Reel The Reality We need to learn how to know better. How do you balance the happy and the sad...

Unfortunately, the track around this pond is one of those paths covered with small pebbles. It is inevitable that a small rock always...

We all have moments of obsession. Sometimes, they can be more trivial, like loving a new song on the radio. The obsessions can be more...

Motherhood can be pretty exhausting and just plain overwhelming at times. How does one slow down and actually enjoy the tasks and the...

Take a long hard look at your life. What tweaks and changes could be made to assist you in living in a healthier and happier way?  If you...

Although the term ritual often has religious overtones, it really only refers to any practice or pattern of behavior regularly performed...

What Is A Conversational Narcissist? Sociologist, Charles Derber, coined the term Conversational Narcissist to describe a person who has...

Choice I have talked a lot about choice in this series. I think it is an important part of self-development. Choice is something that we...

To be honest, I don’t know where to start with addressing you. We have had so many ups and downs. I guess you have taught me some...

“…neurochemicals – dopamine, norepinephrine and serotonin – surge through the body, igniting the euphoric feelings that come with falling...