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Discover What Makes You Happy
Have you ever wondered if or how you could be happier? One rainy afternoon, while riding a city bus, Gretchen Rubin asked herself, “What do I want from life, anyway?” Her answer? “I want to be happy” ~yet she realized she spent no time thinking about happiness. In that moment she grasped two truths about […]
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Wabi Sabi Love
It’s common to fantasize about living in a perfect world with perfect people and perfect relationships. The hard truth is – we’re not perfect. And neither are our partners. The term Wabi Sabi is a concept derived from Zen Buddhist teachings that means finding beauty and perfection in the imperfections. For instance, if you had […]
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Utah Healthy Marriage Coalition Celebrates National Marriage Week
KSL Television ~ Studio 5 ~ View Video Segment I feel so strongly about promoting a healthy marriage initiative in our state because marriage is in crisis. In 1970, nearly 80% of all American adults were married; today that number has dropped to 57%. The Marriage Index also reports that today 40% of all American […]
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People Pleasers: Doormat Recovery 101
KSL Television ~ Studio 5 ~ View Video Segment When we struggle with the “disease to please,” our very health is literally on the line. The emotional build-up of not saying “No” increases adrenaline, causing a faster heart beat, higher blood pressure, and a narrowing of blood vessels. And these particular conditions have been linked […]
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Ending the Offending
KSL Television ~ Studio 5 ~ View Video Segment May I first reassure you that avoiding the “pink elephants” in the room is common, human nature? It’s uncomfortable and painful, and the unknown is frightening. However, the truth of the matter is is that it atually takes more emotional and physical energy, not to mention […]
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