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In my heart, I am one of the laziest people you will meet. If you know me in IRL, don’t turn away just yet. I’m also a perfectionist with very high standards. Trust me, these fit together. When I learn something new, I take a deep dive into understanding it. If it takes 100 steps […]

Parenting is a hard job. There are endless decisions to make. As a parent, you are busy doing the work that makes your life function. Your kids are watching everything that you do. They learn the rules of your family and can easily see the loopholes in those rules. They figure out how to get

“I’m sorry that you were having a rough day last week.”  My friend’s comment caught me off-guard. I blinked at her, trying to figure out what and when she was talking about. Seeing my confusion, she went on to say, “I saw your post online last week.” An alarm went off in my head. I appreciated

Your brain is finetuned to see the thing that doesn’t belong. Once you see it, you want to communicate it to those around you and have them fix it. Your intention is to improve your life and your relationship. Otherwise, you would not bother to say anything. In the moment, these things feel intensely urgent. It

It takes a lot of work to have a family. Even without kids, usually there are many aspects of life that have to be managed. Most couples share the work using some level of specialization. You manage some of the work while your partner handles other tasks. Dividing the work is one of the benefits

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could just decide to have a good marriage? You could wake up and declare that today would be a good day. Then, you and your spouse would automatically be on your best behavior. Unfortunately, having a great relationship takes some work. There is no reset button that will take

If you have had any contact with the personal growth industry, you have heard some form of this advice: “Figure out what you need from your partner and clearly communicate those needs.” This advice comes from a good place. You might be like others who believe that your partner should know you so well that

Talking is one of the most powerful tools you have in your relationship. Regular discussions ensure that your relationship will continue to grow over time. There are other ways of relating to one another, but talking is the best for collaboration and coordination.  The benefits of regularly talking with your partner are: Wondering why you

Running your own business can be a great alternative to having a traditional job. It can give you tremendous personal freedom. It also can feel stifling and overwhelming. Hard or easy, being an entrepreneur creates unique challenges for your relationship. When you work for yourself, you think of your business as your child. In the