Spend Your Day Doing What You Want To Do Read the Article!
Do you ever find yourself daydreaming, wishing you were anywhere else but where you are at the moment? Do you find yourself getting frustrated because you have been wanting to make healthier meals for yourself and your family but feel you don't have the time to make everything from scratch? I used to find myself wondering why there never seemed to be enough time to do the fun stuff. So how do we find the time when we only have 24 hours each day?
Written by Kathy Sly

Your Dreams as Touchstones Read the Article!
Miss Foley sits on the floor in front of a semi circle of six-year-olds. "What do you dream of being when you grow up?" she asks the ponytail wearing girls and freckle faced boys.
Written by Julie Jordan Scott

Winning Relationships Read the Article!
Have you ever met someone that you just couldn't get along with no matter how much you tried?
Written by Kathy Sly

Effective Communication Read the Article!
Communicating effectively is a valuable tool that will assist you in your journey of creating healthy relationships with others. Communication is one of the most important things we do on a daily basis, yet very few of us receive any formal training on how to go about it.
Written by Kathy Sly

Preparing For the Holidays: Ho Ho Ho... or Bah Humbug! Read the Article!
Some of my clients dread the holiday season because it often represents stress, pressure, expectations, guilt, disappointment, pain, loneliness, exhaustion... and the list goes on.
Written by Kathy Paauw

Tending the Fire Within Read the Article!
It’s in our nature to want to grow — to experience new things, to learn, to test ourselves, to be stimulated both mentally and physically. When we deny ourselves the opportunity to grow, this can cause us to become unsatisfied with our lives, careers, and our relationships.
Written by T.W. Winslow

Taking Time for Yourself Read the Article!
It's easy for us to get so caught up in our busy lives that we forget to take time for ourselves. This is unfortunate, as taking a short break to indulge a personal pleasure or to simply have some quiet time alone, helps to refresh our spirit, mood, and perspective. Not to mention helping to keep our sanity.
Written by T.W. Winslow

Taking Responsibility for Your Life Read the Article!
Spill a cup of coffee in your lap and get burned? That's okay, it's not your fault — sue the restaurant! Get fired for doing a lousy job? Go buy a gun and teach your boss a lesson!
Written by T.W. Winslow

Apologising - A how to guide Read the Article!
How many times has somebody upset you, and yet although you are sure they must know what they have done, an apology is never offered? Some people simply refuse to see the error of their ways, some are afraid to apologise in case their apology is rejected. Some even think that you should automatically "know" that the other is sorry (yep, they truly expect us to be mind readers). But if you've upset somebody, an apology should always be offered.
Written by Sharon Jacobsen

Small Steps To Conquering Big Problems Read the Article!
I recently received a letter from a man requesting help in finding a solution to a major problem in his life. His particular problem had developed over several years and now, as with many of us today, he was looking for a quick fix — an immediate remedy for his predicament. Unfortunately, this simply wasn't possible.
Written by T.W. Winslow

Oops... Did I Say That Out Loud? Read the Article!
The guy in front of you doesn't move when the light turns green. The lady in front of you in the express lane at the supermarket has more than ten items. Your husband forgot to take out the trash. Your wife locked her keys in the car. Your son spilled grape juice on the carpet... (Insert your choice of expletive here.)
Written by T.W. Winslow

Managing Stress — The Five Year Test Read the Article!
Many years ago a friend of mine shared a helpful suggestion with me for dealing with those little frustrations, irritations, and stress than seem to come with our relationships and hectic lives.
Written by T.W. Winslow

Happiness Isn't Parked In Your Garage Read the Article!
Countless people write to me each week describing problems within their relationships which ultimately trace back to financial burdens. Arguments and stress over money, jobs, late bills, bad credit, and so on, are very common issues within many relationships today.
Written by T.W. Winslow

Growing Through Adversity — Part II Read the Article!
In part one of this article I focused on how adversity in general is a necessary ingredient in our development as human beings and a means by which we grow and mature. In this second part, I'd like to concentrate on how this relates to our relationships — marriage and other long-term commitments.
Written by T.W. Winslow

Growing Through Adversity — Part I Read the Article!
We have become a very demanding and impatient society. Possibly, such advances as television and the computer play some role in this. On any given night we can turn on the TV and watch as someone's life falls completely apart, only to have all issues resolved and them back on track a short thirty minutes later. Computers and the Internet now provide us with immediate communication, products, services and information, further feeding our apparent desire for instant gratification.
Written by T.W. Winslow

Finding Happiness Today Read the Article!
I'll be happy as soon as I get that promotion at work. Once I get married, I know I'll be happy. If I could only get out of debt, then I'd be happy. If my husband would only pay more attention to me, I know I'd be happy.
Written by T.W. Winslow

Dealing With Our Fear Of Failure Read the Article!
I receive countless letters each week from people who are hesitant to make needed change in their lives, simply due to their fear of failure.
Written by T.W. Winslow

Being Your Best Read the Article!
Over the weekend I watched the final gymnastics trials for the U.S. Women's Olympic team. The talent and determination of these young women is a tribute to their spirit and commitment to their sport. I was absolutely in awe of their ability and courage. The physical and mental strength of all who competed was an inspiration.
Written by T.W. Winslow

How Do You See Yourself? Read the Article!
I recently bought a gift card. When I saw it, I just couldn't resist. On the front was a picture of a kitten looking into a mirror. The reflection the kitten sees is that of a lion, king of beasts.
Written by Cathy Fothergill

Asking Why... Read the Article!
"Why Daddy, Why?" Parker Eikenberry, age 3
Written by Kevin Eikenberry

Oh Great, I'm Sick! Read the Article!
Man I was sick! I'll spare you the details, because, well, they don't matter. But trust me, a week ago Monday I was sick.
Written by Kevin Eikenberry

Smile! Read the Article!
Driving down the road recently, I had a flashback to about twenty-five years ago. We were on a family vacation, driving to see family in New York State and then on to Pennsylvania. Mom and Dad, probably looking for ways to keep their two young kids busy, borrowed a sign about fifteen inches long and three inches high. On one side of the sign was painted "Smile" and on the other side, "Thanks!"
Written by Kevin Eikenberry

BANISH LOW SELF-ESTEEM WITH HANDWRITING ANALYSIS Read the Article!
There is proof of your self-worth in your handwriting! To develop a positive new self-image discover your personality strengths! You can find many reasons for greater self-esteem from actual evidence in your handwriting.
Written by Sandra Fisher

Eight Ways to Be a Better Friend Read the Article!
Being a friend isn't just something that we do. It's a skill that we can learn and improve upon. Here, eight ways to be a better friend.
Written by Susie Michelle Cortright

Thoughts on ... Creativity and Daily Living Read the Article!
The notion of creativity is often linked to what we would consider exceptional achievements, like the art of Picasso, the invention of the laptop or the sleek design of the space shuttle. But for most of us, creativity brings its greatest rewards when it expresses quietly and much closer to home.
Written by Louise LeBrun, Managing Partner, Partners in Renewal Inc., Ottawa, Canada