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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...

Trauma Intake You are constantly intaking trauma throughout the day. So the big question is; what is your daily trauma intake? Have you...

Networking Volunteering helps us connect with people who want to be a part of effective change. People who volunteer or who aim to help...

Battling Thoughts I think anyone who has struggled with their mental health can relate to the idea that sometimes your thoughts can cause...

If you’re too busy for sex, you’re too busy! The truth is that sex, like all other facets of marriage, takes work. You have to be willing...

I loved sports cards when I was in the 4th grade; collected, traded, and talked about them in class. I also combed through many Beckett...

Have you already started working on those New Year’s resolutions? Or are you like me and already counting the number of times you’ve...

Resolutions Recently, I was sitting around my fire pit in the backyard with a few friends. We were chatting about all the great things we...