Where we live out in the “sticks,” most of us have a 4 X 4 truck. For us, it’s a no-brainer – for stability, safety, flexibility, and power. Our 4 X 4 keeps us solidly on the road, regardless of the conditions. When consciously attending to conditions, we travel safely and get where we’re going. … Read more »
Category: Personal Relationships
Focused Time Will Make It Fine: It’s a juggling act
Where does your relationship with your partner fit on your list of priorities? Weird question because I don’t have a written list of my priorities in life (roles). Do you? Yet if we evaluate how we distribute our time, effort, and attention, it is very clear that you and I DO have an unconscious list… Read more »
1 Choice That Changes Everything In Your Marriage
Marriage (or any long-term intimate relationship) can be the most satisfying, gratifying, and mystifying experience in life. Maybe that’s why a large percentage of our population try it. It seems that many people “try it,” as a sport that you win or lose, and naturally the intent is to win. Other people “totally commit to… Read more »
1% Victories for Relationship Excellence
“How can I fix my relationship?” We hear this regularly in phone calls, emails, and from coaching clients. Unfortunately, a relationship is not like a car, where you fix it by putting in new spark plugs, changing the brake pads, or installing a new sensor. That said, I know some people who would graphically tell… Read more »
Love That You Can’t Buy, Thank God For Kids
The Oak Ridge Boys. Remember them? An amazing country-gospel group of guys that continue to make fabulous music. You might remember, “Elvira – oom-pappa-oom-pappa-oom-pappa-mow-mow” At this time of year, I find myself singing their song, “Thank God For Kids.” For some reason, the words send shivers up my spine and tears flow. I think it’s… Read more »
7 Steps to Fight Fairly: aka Reframe the Fight to Make it Right
Does the relationship game need to include fighting, battling, and arguing? Those aren’t great ways to build trust. As coaches, we regularly receive inquiries such as (taken directly from emails): “We need to learn to fight fair.” “We’re struggling with the battles.” “How can we fight and get the best outcome?” A phrase rushes through… Read more »
1 Strategy Guaranteed To Enhance Your Relationships
If we could give you 1 strategy guaranteed to enhance your relationships in your community, workplace, intimate relationship, and even with yourself, would you want that? All of the people we coach would answer a very loud and strong, “yes.” Focus on what’s strong; rather than what’s wrong. That’s it!! Applying that phrase is all… Read more »
How Does Neuroscience Affect Your Relationships?
What is the most foundational component that affects your relationships? Trust. Yeah, I’ve written many times before about it and it is equally important now. Trust is the foundation for every relationship, in every area of your life, including your relationship with yourself. The only way to create a more satisfying, fun, fulfilling, and successful… Read more »
Do You Play These 6 Chords To Make Your Relationship A Classic?
At Connections Coffee House in Sangudo, Carol regularly arranges for musicians to perform evening shows. Naturally, there are wonderful songs filled with beautiful chords, and many of them are about relationships. Most times, we have the extreme honour to host these talented people at our home – to provide them with accommodations and meals until… Read more »
How To Get De-befuddled: And the results when you do
Ever been in one of those befuddled places in your life? Confused Uncertain Overwhelmed Drained Withdrawn In a rut Dang, it can be … uncomfortable, scratchy, prickly. And it affects everything – family, work, community. It can be a negative spiral, leading to apathy, resentment, bit…iness, resistance. Yuck!! OK, don’t go there now. If you… Read more »
