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Self Reflection

Dec 31
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How to Build Your New Year’s Vision Together

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The New Year is almost here! How will you work together to build your vision for the coming year? Spending time to create a New Year’s vision is invaluable, both as individuals and for you as a couple. It’s a time to review the past year, and to dream, plan, and set goals for the months ahead. In today’s article, we’re sharing tips to inspire your New Year’s planning session. Let’s dive right in. Check in on the state of your marriage, and how you want to grow. The New Year brings plenty of opportunities to review where you are…

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Sep 24
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Do You Have the Disease to Please? How to Find Out

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“I don’t know how to say no. It’s like I’m incapable of disappointing people!” Does this sound familiar to you? Maybe you’re exhausted, over-extended, and overbooked. Yet when someone needs you, you still can’t bring yourself to refuse. Even if saying yes is to your detriment, you’d rather be agreeable than risk disappointing anyone. We call this the disease to please. When we engage in pathological people-pleasing behavior, we disconnect from our authentic self in order to be approved by others. In a sense, people-pleasers sacrifice who they are. Hard-Wired to Keep People Happy? Do you feel hard-wired to keep…

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Sep 17
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False Guilt: What Does It Look Like?

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Do you know what false guilt looks like? Guilt can be lethal on a soul level. It’s brought on by regrets we hold onto, and it comes in many forms. We may feel guilt when we break the law, compromise our integrity, or violate God’s law. These kinds of guilt are justified. On the other hand, false guilt is irrational and unjustified. It tells us we’ve done wrong when we haven’t. It gnaws at us, depriving us of peace. The people who least deserve false guilt are often the ones most plagued by it. Our conscience becomes overactive, insisting we…

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Sep 10
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How to Build Healthy Self-Awareness

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Thinking is tricky business. How we see, think about, and talk to ourselves informs our sense of self. To have a healthier thought life, it’s essential to rebuild our self-awareness on a strong foundation. That begins with thinking true thoughts about ourselves rather than negative ones. In theory, it should be easy to simply change self-defeating, irrational thoughts. Can’t you just decide to stop thinking harmful thoughts? Unfortunately, retraining your brain isn’t quite that straightforward. Suppressing Irrational Thoughts Doesn’t Work When we try to suppress our thoughts, they just become stronger. Scholars refer to this as the ironic process theory….

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Sep 03
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Why It’s Essential to Banish Your Bad Thoughts

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Every human struggles with bad thoughts. The truth is, our thoughts either help us or hurt us. There’s no in between. Did you know the brain is the only organ in the human body that governs identity and personality? Over 90% of our wellbeing is directly influenced by the way we think. So when our minds run on autopilot, we unknowingly hand the reins to our “bad thoughts.” The science is straightforward: our thoughts send electrical currents through our brains, which in turn release neurochemicals. These neurochemicals directly influence our moods. Our emotional state influences our everyday habits and decisions….

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Dec 26
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Celebrating a Holiday Season Full of Gratitude and Love

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The holidays are a wonderful time to refocus on two of the most impactful values in life: gratitude and love. No matter what’s happening in the world around us, these are key values that remind us of what’s most important. Holidays give us the opportunity to reflect and align our lives with greater love and thankfulness for everything we have. Whatever the year has brought — and no matter what the new year has in store — it’s important to focus on positive events and lessons learned. Let’s talk about some important ways we can pause and reflect on our…

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Oct 30
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Dating After Divorce: When Is the Right Time?

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When is the right time to start dating again after divorce? If you’ve gone through a divorce, you know the emotional upheaval that comes with this season. Now that the dust has settled, you may be thinking about dating again. But how long should you wait? How soon is too soon? There’s No One-Size-Fits-All Answer First, there’s no one answer that fits every situation. Some people may feel comfortable with dating again fairly quickly after a divorce. On the other hand, some might wait for years. Your choice to date again depends on your situation, your wellbeing, and your experience….

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Feb 21
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Why Your Individual Health Can Make Your Marriage Happier

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Did you know that focusing on your individual health can make your marriage happier? We like to say that your relationships are only as healthy as you are–and that includes your marriage. But how does becoming a healthier person have such a profound influence on your relationship? There are so many reasons to focus on your own wellbeing, and we’re not just talking about physical health. Instead, we also mean your psychological, emotional, and spiritual health. When you care for all areas of your health combined, it pays dividends not just for you, but for the people you love most….

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Jan 03
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New Year’s Roundup: Ringing in a Brand New Year Together

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The New Year is a great time to revisit personal and relationship goals and objectives. How did last year go for you and your spouse? Did you achieve shared goals together, or are you still working towards something important? Are the two of you starting the year on a high note, or hoping to heal or repair your relationship? Whatever the season looks like for you, we’ve gathered some of our strongest resources on how to best use this brand new year for a fresh start. Let’s jump in. Conduct a year in review together. Looking back on the previous…

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Nov 29
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Healthy Holidays: How Focusing On Your Well-Being Can Help Your Marriage Thrive

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During the holidays, we don’t always emphasize good health. But being psychologically, emotionally, and spiritually healthy sets the stage for enjoyable family interactions and holiday celebrations throughout the season. In this post, we’re sharing a few ways you can focus on your own well-being during the holidays – to the benefit of your marriage and family. Give Yourself the Gift of Healthy Self-Talk We don’t often pay enough attention to our self-talk, but it’s a key component to becoming a healthier person. When we speak to ourselves with love and respect, we’re more likely to be loving and respectful toward…

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