by Margie | Jan 26, 2015 | Marriage, Parenting, Relationships, Self
One of the greatest obstacles to a successful relationship is over-reactivity of one or both partners. Here is a quick tool to help with that: If you have a situation in which you or your partner is over-reacting, think about “dialing down you reactivity.” Perhaps you...by Margie | Jun 2, 2014 | Marriage, Parenting, Relationships, Self
One of the many benefits of mindfulness practice is that it helps us cultivate “affect tolerance.” We learn how to tolerate our emotions, particularly painful ones, without running away from them. When we spend time allowing ourselves to experience our feelings...