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Book Summary: The Rewired Brain by Dr. Ski Chilton

Book Summary: The Rewired Brain by Dr. Ski Chilton

Most of us don’t realize that we have a surprising amount of control over our own thoughts and behaviors and can unintentionally influence our brains negatively, causing cycles of bad

Unhealthy Communication Habits To Be Aware Of & How to Respond Instead

Unhealthy Communication Habits To Be Aware Of & How to Respond Instead

Interested in learning assertive and healthy communication approaches? This blog shares 26 different ways that your communication patterns are harming your relationships and how to respond instead.

Building an Effective Self-Care Toolkit

Building an Effective Self-Care Toolkit

Consistent self-care increases your threshold of stability and tolerance over time.  The best way to go about this is to create your own self-care toolbox. Use the categories and examples in

Book Summary: Fierce Intimacy by Terry Real

Book Summary: Fierce Intimacy by Terry Real

This renowned author offers a revolutionary way of living in connection―one that allows you to cherish your partner, yourself, and your relationship in equal measure.

17 Common Thinking Errors: How to Identify and Replace Them

17 Common Thinking Errors: How to Identify and Replace Them

Do you believe everything you think? You shouldn’t! It’s easy for our brains to make assumptions or twist thoughts to help them fit a certain narrative that it’s created.

7 Ways to Learn From Your Mistakes

7 Ways to Learn From Your Mistakes

Mistakes are what you did, not who you are. When we react without pausing, use insecurity and fear to drive our choices, or find the quickest way to get by,

How to Create Margin in Your Life

How to Create Margin in Your Life

As a culture, we are constantly juggling multiple balls simultaneously, with little to no time for ourselves. Intentionally create the margin you need to keep yourself in a positive, grateful

Tips on How to Be a Better Listener

Tips on How to Be a Better Listener

Did you know that there are better ways to listen than others? Better listening skills can help your relationships grow stronger and healthier as you each feel heard and understood.

How to Identify and Get Your Emotional Needs Met

How to Identify and Get Your Emotional Needs Met

Everyone has their own unique set of emotional needs, that are the product of your upbringing, your genetic predisposition, your identity, and other individual factors. Understanding our emotional needs empowers us

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