“Change is in the minutia. When times are hard, focus on the baby steps.” ~LMB In the hardest of times, we often forget the little things. When life feels overwhelming, remember to BREATHE. Breathe. Slow yourself down, tune in, and ground yourself. Take as many deep breaths as you need to feel more centered and […]
Build Trust and Strengthen Relationships with Hard Conversations
“Avoiding conflict creates a false sense of security in relationships which is anything but kind; Have the hard conversations.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Far too many believe avoiding difficult conversations protects relationships rather than harms them. However, choosing not to talk about an issue doesn’t mean the issue isn’t a problem. When you dodge even relatively minor […]
TRUST IN RELATIONSHIPS: ARE YOU TRUSTWORTHY?
The issue of trust comes up with many of the couples I work with. Some couples have been impacted by an affair, others by an overly-jealous partner, and others by unhealthy habits that would spark anyone’s mistrust radar. Other than the extreme jealous types, mistrust rears it’s head typically because…there’s reason to be mistrustful. […]