Stop Calling Yourself Names

Stop Calling Yourself Names The names you call yourself have the power to completely deflate and strip you of motivation.  They can also empower you, boost your spirit and enable you to thrive.  You can actually lower the intensity of the negative emotions you feel...

How to Accept Criticism With a Smile

Listen up.  It’s time to lighten up!!  Sometimes that’s easier said than done.  So many people get caught in the criticism trap  instead of being able to step around it.  Oh my.  Today let’s focus on ways to accept criticism with grace instead of...

Become a Problem Solver

Become a Problem Solver By Amy Englemark What you mean to communicate and what the other person feels you’re saying can be completely different. This type of misunderstanding in relationships happens to all of us.  Whether you’re communicating with a...

Love Endures Through the Hard Times

“Iron sharpens iron.”  When two sharp knives are rubbed against each other they have the potential to cause damage or to sharpen one another.  This is what spouse’s sometimes do.  We clash with one another.  The result of this clash depends on how ...

What Does Self Respect Look Like?

One week ago I came down with a horrible flu. Deep, searing pain in my chest, headaches, completely congested sinuses, nightly fever and morning cold sweats! Just what everyone wants to have! I can’t remember when I’ve felt this sick. Maybe never. Over...