Dear Dr. Buckingham, My fiancée has issues with anxiety and I am not sure if I can cope with her issue for a lifetime. She is always anxious and her moodiness is driving me crazy. Whenever she feels overwhelmed, she shuts down and becomes unproductive. I asked her if we could start planning our wedding and she stated, “I got too much going on right now.” I am not sure what … [Read more...]
Hey, Busy Moms, Here’s What Your Lack of Self-Care is Really Doing to Your Family
If you are a wife and a mother, chances are you regularly play on #teamtoomuch. You have 101 things to do, and it never seems like there are enough hours in the day to get it all done. It’s exhausting. And sadly, it gets more exhausting for so many of us during this time of the year. Cooking, cleaning, working, shopping—the to-do list never seems to end. And we can’t just … [Read more...]
3 Powerful Scriptures to Help When Your Child Starts “Smelling Herself”
At some point your child may start acting up or “smelling themselves” as the old folk would say. And when this happens, you may start to question your parenting skills. You may start to blame your spouse. However, understand that parenting is hard and no parent is perfect, so it's important to not blame each other. Instead, study the following scriptures. Proverbs 22:6 … [Read more...]
3 Major Issues Your Spouse Could Be Hiding from You; Discover Them Before It’s Too Late
A strong marriage is built on a foundation of trust. When you don’t trust your spouse, everything else in your marriage suffers. And once trust is lost, it is hard to rebuild—not impossible, but definitely hard. And when people think of the loss of trust in a marriage, thoughts typically turn to issues around infidelity. And while infidelity is a real issue many couples … [Read more...]
3 Successful Ways to Fight Depression, Get Happy, and Save Your Marriage
Have you ever felt down and out while the world expects you to put on a happy face because your life appears to be so good? You have the career, the kids, the dog, and the awesome husband. On the surface, it looks like everything is going your way. And maybe it is. Maybe you have a career you’ve always wanted and you actually married the right guy and had amazing kids with … [Read more...]
Are We Raising Resilient Kids or Scaredy Cats?
Like most families, our schedules are hectic. My husband has a demanding job that can easily lead to 12-14 hour days. I also work outside of the home, while managing my entrepreneurial efforts, the needs of my children, and the needs of an aging parent. Some days are HECTIC. But, by the grace of God, we make it work. The most hectic part of the day can be the mornings. My … [Read more...]
5 Keys to Releasing Fear Now
When I think of the number one emotion that causes the most pain to the human body, fear is the first thing that comes to mind. Fear cripples people and causes them to go into paralysis leaving a trail of sadness, unlived lives, and hopelessness. What I know for sure is you can conquer fear by living a life full of purpose. Each day choose to stare fear down and take action. … [Read more...]