Balance is the constant thread through all of my ideas about achieving successful and happy relationships.  Leading a balanced life can help you to feel comfortable, fulfilled, and confident, which can have a positive affect on your relationships with the friends, family, and significant other in your life.  As the slowness of Summer comes to an end I think it’s a good time to evaluate the changes that might be coming this Fall and ask yourself how you are going to maintain balance in your life and your relationships.

Maybe you have a new job, new city, new school, new goals, …read more

Some people operate in a high-stress environment in many aspects of their life.  These are the high-powered business executives with three toddlers and two Labradoodle puppies running around the house.  They pride themselves on being quick and busy all the time.  Then there is the other end where people purposefully choose a life that allows for a low-stress lifestyle.  Even if you feel that your life is completely stress-free and you are uber-calm and collected at all times, there are probably moments where you are experiencing pressure.  These occurrences might be troublesome if you don’t perceive yourself as having stress …read more