10 Keys to Effective Office Communication
Building and maintaining strong relationships on the job can be a challenge. One of the greatest challenges is knowing how to communicate effectively.
Marriage is Alive and Pretty Well
We have all heard that the majority of marriages end in divorce, and if you believe what you hear, you may think the tradition
How Your Past Can Impact Your Marriage
We usually inserted the names of a boy and a girl we knew and used this rhyme as a way of embarrassing them; but the point is,
Communication Myths that can Cripple Your Marriage - Part II
Last time we talked about the first 5 of 10 myths that cause a great deal of frustration and pain in many marriages. Although these
Communication Myths That Can Cripple Your Marriage - Part I
Even well-intentioned couples can fall into communication traps that quietly erode trust and connection. In this post, Dr. Todd Linaman debunks five common myths about marriage communication and offers practical strategies to help couples build deeper understanding and emotional closeness.
Humility - The Silent Attractor
Did you know that the less compelled you are to prove yourself to others in order to gain their approval, the more peaceful you will feel inside?
How to Live Well After a Loss
No matter who you are, how much money you make or whether you feel like a success or a failure, there’s one thing you can count on: Loss.
Quaking in Your Cubicle: Dealing With a Difficult Boss
Surveys show a high correlation between job satisfaction and liking and respecting workplace superiors, yet few are awarded
Values: Why Passing on a Life Compass Matters
In my last blog, I wrote about the importance of values, especially related to how we can influence our children and other important people in our lives.
Values: Your Compass for Life
A lot of people live life by default. They just take things as they come, often assuming they do not have any control over what happens anyway.
Staying CALM: Navigating the Holiday Hustle with Less Stress
Today we have a special message from licensed therapist and busy mom, Kristen Weleba, to help you navigate the holidays without becoming overwhelmed...
10 Principles to Help You Live, Work, and Relate Well!
Know what truly matters to you and prioritize those things above all else. Whether in decision-making, goal-setting, or daily pursuits, align your actions with
Is It Anger or Unresolved Grief?
He was one of the angriest men I had ever counseled. Jim struggled with what he called a “bad temper” for the last three years,
Does Your Credit Score Reveal Impatience?
Did you know you can tell a lot about a person from just their credit score? You can certainly tell whether or not they will qualify for a mortgage,
What Difference Will Your Life Make?
When someone famous dies, the headlines shout it to the world. Whether the person was an entertainer, politician, business tycoon,
Your Best Life as an Involved Dad
In 1909 in Spokane, Wash., Sonora Smart Dodd listened to a Mother's Day sermon at Central Methodist Episcopal Church. Dodd's own mother had died 11 years earlier, and her father
How to Overcome the #1 Problem in Marriage
By far, the number one problem identified by married couples is that they can't communicate effectively. It's actually somewhat hard to believe that this problem
Think Before You Act or Speak
In grade school I loved to participate in class, so when my teacher would ask a question I often quickly raised my hand even though
Ask the Right Questions, Receive Better Answers - Part II
Last time we started talking about how asking good questions in the right way could improve communication and cooperation
Ask the Right Questions, Receive Better Answers - Part I
Here’s the scenario: It has just come to your attention that a customer filed a complaint about Mr. Smith, one of your employees.