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 | Dec 15, 2014 | Self
Western medicine’s skeptical and suspicious view of the mind-body connection is changing, as neuroscience discovers and charts neural pathways that connect thoughts and emotions to physiology. We have evolved to respond to life-threatening situations with a fight,...
by Margie | Nov 19, 2014 | Marriage, Parenting, Relationships, Self
People often deny their anger at the same time that they hold on to it. Don’t be afraid to recognize that you’re angry. Denying your anger fuels hostility, grudges, and the sense of being a victim. It is important for couples to get their issues out into the open,...
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...
by Margie | May 26, 2014 | Self, Tip
In his best-selling book, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff (And It’s All Small Stuff), Richard Carlson offers 100 suggestions for keeping life in perspective. Here are 3 of my favorites: 1) Choose Being Kind Over Being Right: We are often tempted to “correct people,” to...
