Improve your Relationship

Improve your Relationship

In the strongest relationships, love and support is given frequently without being asked. The happiest couples actively seek to find out how their partner feels the most supported and loved (through their individual Love Language) and strives to give them exactly...
Gratefulness Game

Gratefulness Game

“Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn, or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude.” Sometimes in our day to day stressful lives, we easily forget the little things for which we...
Becoming a Stepparent

Becoming a Stepparent

While parenting is one of life’s great joys, even under the best of circumstances, it is hard to do well. With many demands on your time, energy, and attention, you may feel as though you can never get everything done. It can feel as though there isn’t enough of you...
Savoring the Past

Savoring the Past

“We are so often caught up in our destination that we forget to appreciate the journey, especially the goodness of the people we meet along the way.” Do this exercise with your partner. For each item below, describe out loud as many incidents as you can...
One Door Opens

One Door Opens

“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” Think of times in your life when you did not get an opportunity that you wanted, an important goal or plan did not come through, or you were hurt or rejected...
Bring Back the Joy

Bring Back the Joy

I remember hearing a wonderful quote long ago: “Sometimes the joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile is the source of the joy.”  It really emphasizes the interplay between the energy you put out versus the energy you take in. In my...