Category Archives: Motivation

Is it possible to stay happily married for 10 or 20 years? Or even longer than that? I’ve been thinking about that recently as my husband Ben and I celebrated our 20th anniversary. We shared the breakfast table at an exceptional B&B with newlywed couples who were just like us when we started. The time […]

Trying to free yourself and get what you want out of life—your true calling, is difficult! When one is stuck in a rut with nowhere to turn, it is challenging, whether it is: an intimate dead-end relationship a job that leaves you unsatisfied or an emotionally or physically draining activity Discovering one’s true calling means […]

What life lessons should you learn before turning 30? My husband turned 40 this year and has been reflecting on his life so far. I have a few years to go until I reach 40, but his mood had me remembering my 30th birthday. I started making a list of all the life lessons I […]

What hobbies do you like to do for fun? How many times have we been asked this question? How often have we responded with: sleeping watching TV surfing the net Is that really how we define “enjoyment” nowadays? Other common replies include photography, gardening, and listening to music. They’re undoubtedly fun, help us pass the […]

A country divided and a world on edge and it is likely causing you some post-election anxiety. Some of you may be just fine on this cool November day. While others are feeling despair, fear, and anger. Regardless, if you are feeling any negativity because of the 2016 presidential election, it has probably shown itself […]

For most of us, the word grateful comes up most often when we think of Thanksgiving and the holidays. If we are lucky, we reflect on our blessings and give thanks. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines the word Grateful as: feeling or showing thanks: feeling or showing thanks for some helpful act. It is wonderful to […]

Are you feeling a need to alter your life? What are the secrets of synthesis, and can they help you alter the course you are on? It’s not a stretch to say that our 21st-century western society is in trouble. Our culture exudes an ethos that life is supposed to be: a struggle full of […]

According to Team ADHD, 10 million Americans are diagnosed with adult ADHD. Interestingly, they claim that there are many more people who go undiagnosed. Now, we should be careful of self-diagnosing, and if you think you have adult ADHD speak with a mental health professional. What does adult ADHD look like, though? Many people think ADHD […]

Does your partner always tell you they are ‘too busy?’ Are you feeling like you are not a priority? At what point is this a sign that it is an excuse and not just a one-off situation? “If he’s not calling you, it’s because you are not on his mind. If he creates expectations for […]

Do you ever wonder, “How do I find meaning in my life?” Or maybe you wake up every day and wonder what it means to have meaning in your life. If it feels like all you do is the same thing every day, you are not alone. Unfortunately, it’s far too easy to get caught […]