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...

The Payback of Giving up Control

Just can’t let go of….control!!?  What’s so difficult about asking for help?  You are not an anomoly.  Many people find letting go of control and allowing someone else to take charge very frightening.  What if that person doesn’t take care of...

Major in your Strengths

There’s only one you. You’ve either discovered your unique abilities or your on your way. Your successes and whatever wets your appetite (math, computers, art, people, etc.) point to your strengths. Pursue what makes you unique.This can invoke excitement...

Grow Stronger: Admit your Weaknesses

By Amy Englemark   Being honest about our weaknesses doesn’t come easily to most of us.  Maybe that’s because we feel inferior to others when we do.  Why bother admitting we could improve when we could go on pretending we’re perfect and know...