by Nancy | Nov 21, 2023 | Communication Skills, Conflict, Habit Change, Problem Solving, Respectful Behaviors, Uncategorized
I heard Dr. Phil say, “Choose the behavior. Choose the consequences!” It reminded me of the saying, “Commit the crime. Do the time!” Communication habits predictably cause emotional distance or connection. Over time, emotional...
by Nancy | Oct 17, 2023 | Communication Skills, Conflict, Habit Change, Problem Solving, Uncategorized
The problem with beliefs is that they dictate the quality of our relationship experience from the foggy corners of our unconscious. That’s OK if the belief is positive…like, ” I am deserving of a great relationship,” or, “We will...
by Nancy | Oct 10, 2023 | Commitment, Communication Skills, Conflict, Encouragement, Habit Change, Listening, Problem Solving, Respectful Behaviors, Soul Mates, Uncategorized
Are you ready for an Elite Marriage Transformation Year? What would marriage transformation look like? Could you talk about anything without fighting? Or, just talk without the long, brutal silences? Do you want your marriage to be as you dreamed it would be when you...
by Nancy | Sep 26, 2023 | Commitment, Communication Skills, Habit Change, Problem Solving, Stepfamilies, stepfamily strategies, Uncategorized
Hurricanes, earthquakes and floods have wiped out thousands of homes. The construction industry now has rating systems for building materials and construction methods that enable a building to survive X amount of structural stress before breaking....
by Nancy | Sep 19, 2023 | Abundance, Appreciation, Habit Change, Problem Solving
What is meant by the mysterious alchemy of gratitude? Gratitude, when regularly practiced, has magical, transformative power. The positive expressions produce positive results in our circumstances and our relationships. And the opposite is true. Criticism, blame,...
by Nancy | Sep 6, 2023 | Conflict, Problem Solving
A Refuge for Me. In 2012 I moved to my current home in the Inland Empire. At the time, it was purely a financial decision, but very shortly this modest house became a quiet refuge for me. The fenced yard was a huge refuge for my dogs, Max and Toby. ...
