If you find yourself having trouble in your relationship during the election, you’re not alone. Most couples are noticing tension and stress, whether they are on the same side politically or not. It can become overwhelming, and my biggest concern is seeing the space and division in relationships. Your marriage is strong, but big events can certainly trigger both of you, taking a toll on the solid, secure feeling you had just a few months ago. Read on for my thoughts and plea for you to show compassion and reconnect on this eventful day.
Read MoreLearn more about reframing your thoughts and flipping the script on holiday drama so you can make family get togethers more tolerable, hopefully even enjoyable!
Read MoreIn this post, I offer some techniques and tips for how to remain calm and keep from losing your temper during stressful parenting situations, such as when your toddler is having a tantrum in the grocery store. These are the moments in which we feel helpless, defeated, and like failures as parents. The truth is, all parents have moments of struggle. Use those moments as opportunities to connect with others, and follow the steps to show yourself compassion. This is one topic that will be covered at my upcoming parenting skills workshop. You'll want to check that out too!
Read MoreHave you heard of self-compassion? In short, it's a way of understanding the human experience of pain and suffering, knowing that everyone suffers, and being compassion about your own inadequacies or short comings. For me, I feel like the language of self-compassion can be hard to connect with, but the ideas are so amazing! Here I break down some of the ideas in a real way that you can embrace.
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