This is not a story of finding love in all the wrong places, nor is it going to be an intellectual discussion on love and how to define it. For me, love has been a challenging concept, and I am certain its understanding has alluded me. This story lacks the detail to fully describe a......
“What do you do?” The dreaded question that occurs when meeting people in new social circles. How do I explain in words that which needs to be experienced? It has taken me over a decade to perfect my “elevator speech” into a concise, understandable sentence that leaves people both knowing and wondering at the same......
An abundance of research demonstrates the association between emotion skills and relationship satisfaction. Emotion skills can be defined as the ability to identify, manage, and express emotions. Emotion skills offer the ability to genuinely express your emotions, identify with your partner’s emotions, and to improve one’s ability to tolerate distress. Emotions cannot damage relationships; rather,......
Gratitude means having an appreciation for life in the present moment. It’s counting our blessings, noticing simple pleasures, and acknowledging the abundance already here. When we are truly thankful for what we already have and content with what is – this is enough. We tend to take for granted all the good that is already......
The Chameleon Complex | Timothy M. Tays, PhD Many people look good but feel bad. They are chronically stressed, sad, and anxious. They are lonely in their marriages and disconnected in their relationships. They know something is wrong but have no idea what it might be. They fear, “If you really knew me, you wouldn’t......
We humans are programmed to seek and be fulfilled by connection (e.g. to God/Higher power, with self, and to self, and with others). Unlike most other mammals (or animals in general!), we are completely dependent on that connection with a parent/caregivers for our survival not just for days, but for many years. Our basic on-going......
Conflict resolution skills are important because interpersonal conflict can be tricky, but there are simple skills you can use to resolve conflict with ease. Dr. Heidi Green discusses three tips to improve your conflict resolution skills on Healthy...
People who love to spend time in nature can tell you plenty about the positive impact it has on their mental health. Dr. Heidi Green discusses the impact of nature on positive mental health in her post on Healthy...
Self-compassion practices are often overlooked in our discussion of self-care. Dr. Heidi Green discusses self-compassion in her post on Healthy Place....
Self-esteem is partly determined by the ability to be truthful with a humble spirit in order to identify with the “realness” of who we are while gaining insight into our life story. No one can change what is unknown or denied. The transformation of our life script takes rigorous honesty, mentoring, reflection, self-care and a......
