I don’t know how many times this has happened. My husband will be talking with someone and suddenly find himself at a loss for words. He knows what he wants to say, but he’s not quite sure how to say it. Then, I will pipe in and finish the thought, phrase, or sentence for him. We look at each other, nodding in agreement that we’re both on the same page. Some who don't know us … [Read more...]
Honoring Trailblazers – 5 Women Who Have Made Real and Lasting Change
It’s March and one of my favorite months of the year because it is Women’s History Month and my mama’s birthday month. In the spirit of Women’s History Month and my mother, we are honoring five trailblazers who blazed a path for all women (and humankind) to follow. With so much attention paid to high-profile women, it's easy to lose sight of lesser-known women who are … [Read more...]
One Way to Obtain Peace of Mind in Your Life This Year
I know, I know…you are already working diligently on your long to-do list and action steps to get you closer to your goals for 2017. I am so excited for you! I’m actually doing the exact same thing. However, you must add this very important thing to your 2017 goals list. That thing is counseling. Yes, you read that correctly, counseling. I know as the year begins, we see and … [Read more...]
Step-Up Your Game: 7 Ways to be an Even Better Spouse in 2017
As we begin a new year, we are all, hopefully, looking for ways to improve our lives and ourselves in the coming year. For me, being a better spouse in the new year is a goal I would definitely like to achieve. By improving myself, I am able to improve my marriage and my overall quality of life. I am sure I am not the only one trying to be happier in the new … [Read more...]
5 Easy Steps to Turn Your 2017 Vision into a Reality
"I will stand on my guard post and station myself on the rampart; and I will keep watch to see what He will speak to me, and how I may reply when I am reproved. Then the LORD answered me and said, "Record the vision and inscribe it on tablets, that the one who reads it may run." - Habakkuk 2: 1-2 We all have heard this preached time and again in church. We all get hyped up … [Read more...]
4 Key Tips to Finally Achieve Your Goals
By Dr. George James, LMFT It’s a new year, with new aspirations and goals. At the beginning of the year, many people are filled with hope and ambition to reach their goals. Be it to lose weight, get a new job, stop smoking or take your business and passion to the next level. Just when you thought you had time to get in a rhythm to achieve your goals, you look at the calendar … [Read more...]
5 Powerful Tips to Help You Stick to Your New Year Goals
At the start of every new year, many of us decide we’re going to: lose weight, start a business, write a book, quit a bad habit, improve our relationships, etc. The resolutions are endless. And we have the best of intentions. So why, then, is it that only 8% of us actually achieve our New Year’s resolutions every year? In fact, by January 15th, it’s pretty clear who’s going … [Read more...]
Couples: Here’s Why You Should Create a Marriage Vision Board for 2016
Tonight, I'm writing this from our AirBNB rental in Denver, Colorado. My wife and I have been wanting to hit this city for a while now, and after tonight, we can cross it off our life's to-do list. This weekend is going to be a blast. And we may not have gotten here if it wasn't for our vision board we use to guide our minor and major marriage decisions. By now, you've heard … [Read more...]
Couples: 5 Surprisingly Simple Steps to Creating a 2016 Digital Vision Board for Your Marriage
Vision boards may seem corny, but they're probably more necessary today than ever before. The age of the Internet and smart phones are cultivating an era of distraction. This is not by accident. The more you're focused on just getting by or surviving your daily routine, the less you're focused on steering the direction of you and your family. Don't get it twisted. Every … [Read more...]
6 Things You and Your Spouse Need to Discuss Today
We are halfway through the year and everyone around me is assessing their personal goals and determining what’s next as they plan for the remainder of the year. I get it because I am busy doing the same. But while stressing over my health and business goals I realized that I was actually leaving out a very important thing; assessing my marriage and family goals. When the … [Read more...]
5 Ways Worrying About Yourself and Not Your Spouse Can Improve Your Marriage
A few years ago, I started on a self-discovery journey that has led to some amazing opportunities that I wouldn't have dreamed possible. When I think about how year after year, my marriage continues to thrive, I know it's because my husband and I have continued to work on ourselves individually. We understand now that as much as we have to work on our marriage as a unit, the … [Read more...]
3 Simple But Powerful New Year’s “Resolutions” Couples Need Every Year!
by Charli Penn It’s that time of year again. You know, the one when we all make loads of promises to ourselves (and each other) that we rarely intend to keep. I actually hate the word “resolutions” because I’m personally way more successful when I set “goals” and a “vision” for the year ahead. Words are powerful. Resolutions are made to be broken. Goals keep us motivated and … [Read more...]
6 Ways You Can Breathe Life into Your Marriage in 2015
2015 is just around the corner. 2014 was great, but now its time to begin to plan for an even greater new year. Your marriage deserves some fresh new things that can breathe life into it. This is a list of ways you can breathe life into your marriage in 2015. [imagebrowser id=342] … [Read more...]
4 Plans Every Marriage Needs After Saying I Do
Planning ahead in marriage can save so much time and also helps you prioritize what is most important to you and your spouse. It's easy to live day to day and then realized that years have flown by. You might find yourself asking the question, "Where has the time gone?" or "What have we did with all these years?" If you plan your marriage, and have goals to work towards it … [Read more...]
4 Reasons Why Your Marriage Needs Life Goals
In short, marriage is the agreement between two individuals to experience life together at each other’s sides. We hear far too often of marriages in trouble because the individuals believe they have grown apart over the years. The gap of unspoken words can lead to unspoken emotions, sentiments, goals and ultimately, directions. Instead of experiencing life along side one … [Read more...]