Book Summary: The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work
Dr. John M. Gottman has trained many marital counselors from Calgary and around the world. I have met a good number of them and they all praise his work. Gottman is described as North America’s most knowledgeable researcher in the area of successful marriage. Yet, I suggest you consider his concepts as described here to be useful in a broader context as in relationships in general. In The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country’s Foremost Relationship Expert, he describes his finding after following over 700 couples in seven different studies.
Essentials to Overcome Shame and Deal with Guilt
Why and How to Find a Healthy Role Model
Conversation Quizzes: How to Effectively Speak and Listen Better
Just as water is home to fish, our conversations are the context or home to our relationships.
Not Feeling the Love? How the Five Love Languages Can Help
How to Master the Fine Art of Giving Criticism
Coupleship on the Rocks? How to Decide to Stay or Leave
My heart was touched. Les and I were sharing dinner and personal stories with our friends, Judy and Tink. Judy Armstrong is an actress, singer, songwriter, and dancer. Years ago, she fell in love with Tink, an actor, singer, dancer, and choreographer. During one glance, I noticed their hands met and caressed. I thought, “I am in the presence of true love.” As Les and I drove home, the warmth of the evening lingered.
Thirteen Ways to Quickly Boost Your Emotional Intelligence
She looked baffled as I asked her about her reaction to a disturbing event.Why Friendships are Therapeutic
In 2002, the hot movie of the summer was The Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood based on the book authored by Rebecca Wells. My women friends were abuzz with talk of the sisterhood and their story of friendship.
How to Mend a Broken Relationship
Start a Mastermind Group
Your business and personal success can be strengthened and accelerated through the support of others. Mastermind groups provide a useful structure for such purposes. That has been my experience and that of many of my professional speaking colleagues. I have enjoyed and benefited from a number of mastermind groups–an international one, a personal one, an emotionally focused one and two business focused.
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As friend, Brian Lee says, “Feedback is the breakfast of champions.” At least it is for those interested in continual learning, growth, and improvement. It is a key ingredient to minimizing mistakes, while aiding personal and professional development. The best feedback is given with the intention to help others do better, do more with more ease, or have a happier life.
Resilience is the ability to bounce back from and effectively adapt to life changes and challenges.