Processing Life Changing Events
One of my clients just emailed me today. She had just put in her resignation this week at a company she has worked at for 20 years. We have been working on getting her to a place of resolution about this decision, and I think she was really hoping she would feel a sense of relief, hope and freedom with the final resignation. But instead she was still feeling some of the old feelings of fear, insecurity and doubt. I emailed my courageous client back and reminded her that processing life...
Read More11 Rules that You Won’t Learn in School About Marriage
Rule 1: Marriage isn't about your happiness. It's not about you getting all your needs met through another person. Practicing self-denial and self-sacrifice, patience, understanding, and forgiveness are the fundamentals of a great marriage. If you want to be the center of the universe, then there's a much better chance of that happening if you stay single. Rule 2: Getting married gives a man a chance to step up and finish growing up. The best preparation for marriage for a single...
Read MoreSingle Moms – You Are Not Alone
Motherhood is filled with ups and downs, triumphs and defeats and it is sometimes a tireless job. Mothers don’t get sick days, or vacation days and some days you don’t even get the chance to brush your teeth by yourself. Being a single mom, you face a lot of things by yourself whether it is mowing the grass, running your kids places or even who you are going to call when something breaks can be a challenge to a frustrated single mom. I remember my days of single motherhood very well, and...
Read MoreBlended Family Discipline
Your kids have been through the separation of their parents…then a divorce…and now a new marriage that comes with a brand new blended family. You wonder, shouldn’t I just give my kids a break and loosen up on my discipline? Reasons for your discipline to remain the same: • Your values haven’t changed and you should continue to teach your children the difference between right and wrong • Boundaries and guidelines show your children that you love them • Providing discipline...
Read MoreThe Holidays Are Great for Everyone, Right?
This can be a magical time of year. Here in Germany, there is a Christmas market in just about every town, filled with delicious holiday smells, the hustle and bustle of shoppers, festive displays, and the merry sounds of the season. When I am there, I get lost in the magic. But when I think about some of the people in my life celebrating this holiday alone, without loved ones or loved traditions, I realize that this time of year can be very hard on some people. Mostly...
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