Dealing with a breakup is difficult at any age, and is almost always heartbreaking. Whether you’ve been with your partner for a short time or for years, it’s never easy to simply “get over” a relationship. However, there are some things you can do following a...
Few things can destroy a sense of peace better than worry and anxiety. If you struggle with anxious thoughts and feelings, you understand the havoc anxiety can wreak on everyday life. Anxiety can affect all areas of your life, from work and career, to relationships...
When you’ve committed your life to the gospel, stumbling over the problems of life can sometimes be hard to accept. But, it’s important to understand that we’re all human. It’s in our nature to make mistakes – again and again. But we often equate having a...
Whether you’re in constant pain or dealing with a prognosis that’s getting you down, it’s often hard to have a positive outlook when you have a chronic illness. People telling you to think positively probably doesn’t help, especially when they aren’t able to relate to...
If you suffer from chronic pain or illness, you’ve probably developed a close relationship with your doctor (or even a team of specialists). Seeking out the help of a medical doctor should always be your first line of defense when it comes to treatment. As you go...
It’s easy to fall into the trap of letting your job define your life. People are working longer hours than ever and allowing their work to come home with them. Finding a work / life balance is difficult. But, it’s important to prevent your career from defining who you...
Stress and anxiety often get grouped together. Many people even think they’re the same thing. But, it’s important to know the difference between stress and anxiety, so you can really know what you’re dealing with. It can be difficult to spot the differences between...
Moving on after a breakup isn’t easy. It’s about more than just forgetting the past or letting go of the relationship. Yet, knowing exactly how to get past a relationship once it’s over is important for your overall emotional health. You may think you’ve already...
Values are the core principles that guide our daily choices. Your values can include a focus on things like family, friends, religion, and more. But, if your partner doesn’t share your values, the very things that drive the direction of your life, it can make your...
Focusing on other’s faults is a natural human behavior. It’s called the negativity bias. But criticism is a behavior that can be incredibly damaging to your relationships—especially your marriage. This toxic behavior can be difficult to recognize because it often...
There are plenty of stereotypes and about what people go through when dealing with a midlife crisis. But a midlife crisis can actually be much more complicated than the picture most people have in mind. It can especially look different for women who are experiencing... Something feels off in your relationship. You don’t feel as close as you used to be. You crave more intimacy and connection. It could be as serious as infidelity. Or, it might just be that the honeymoon phase is over, life is busy and stressful, and you aren’t...