February is here: a groundhog said spring is coming sooner than later; this year holds the magic of the extra day that is Leap Day; Valentine’s Day is upon us. This is a holiday that remains controversial in society, with arguments of it being a contrived “Hallmark” holiday and others feeling that it’s a celebration […]
Spark Back Connection – A Message of Hope to Partners Feeling Stuck
We are fine as we are. We don’t really argue or have conflict, and yet I still feel like there’s something missing. I desire more, but am I asking for too much?” If the times of the pandemic taught us anything, it is that we as humans thrive on positive social interactions. Long-term relationships can […]
Tis’ the Season to Set Boundaries — How to Protect Your Peace & Still Be with Family
Although the holiday season can be a time of celebration, nostalgia, joy, and magic, for many the holidays can bring up feelings of burnout, loneliness, grief, and stress. Maybe some days you feel the magic and others the loneliness; maybe for you, it’s more of a mixed bag: as I often say, two things can […]
Taking the Pressure Off Summer… and Yourself!
Here we are halfway through June and rapidly approaching the official start of summer, but let’s be honest, many of us kicked off summer that last weekend in May. The weather is warm, pools are open, school is out, and the pressure is on to soak it all up and make and cross off every […]