Relationship Needs That Drive Others Crazy

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Sometimes We Have Relationship Needs That Drive Our Partners Crazy Your relationship needs may be driving your partner and others crazy? It’s easy to get caught up in your own feelings, especially if you feel hurt, neglected, or anything negative. Those bad feelings can overwhelm you in seconds and it’s truly hard to think straight. […]

Non Alcoholic Drinks Recipes For Everyone

Non alcoholic drinks

Make At Home Syrups for Non Alcoholic Drinks Non alcoholic drinks you can create at home for all the rituals and fun you need for every meal, every treat, and every member of the family has been a passion of mine since I quit drinking 15 years ago. Did you know that it’s easy to […]

Embrace Hygge For Happiness This Summer

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Hygge: Finding Comfort and Joy in Everyday Moments In Japan it’s called Ikigai, the reason for rising. It’s your happiness, your passion, your reason for being. Denmark, it’s called “hygge” (pronounced “hoo-ga”). I’m practicing hygge right now as I write to you about finding happiness. My happiness is writing, but you knew that already. Writing […]

What Is Emotional Intelligence

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Emotional Intelligence Defines Your Emotional Health What is emotional intelligence? EQ= Emotional Quotient It’s not an AI thing, even though it may sound techy. Intelligence is your ability to acquire and use knowledge. What do you know and what can you learn? In this case it’s about knowledge about your emotional self. And yes you […]

What Does Arguing With A Narcissist Sound Like

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Arguing with a narcissist is a recipe for frustration Arguing with a narcissist will get you nowhere. We’ve had plenty of experiences with narcissists over the years, so we know all too well what it sounds like to find yourself up against an arguing narcissist. In order to prevent this situation, because you will never […]

Ikigai: Follow Your Bliss the Japanese Way

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Want To Come Alive? Ikigai Means To Follow Your Bliss What does it mean to follow your bliss? Ikigai is the Japanese way to find meaning in your life. Joseph Campbell, who was my professor in college, used to tell us to follow your bliss. The whole idea was lost on me all those years […]