Relationship

Tips and Tools

What’s the secret to a happy life? The research says it’s your relationships! But how do you create the connection, joy and ease you crave? The secret is to think about your relationships in a whole new way. Read on for science-based education and actionable tools to make all your relationships the best they’ve ever been (especially the one with yourself).

HOW TO BE AN ASSERTIVE AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR (PODCAST EPISODE 191)

HOW TO BE AN ASSERTIVE AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR (PODCAST EPISODE 191)

There are lots of different communication styles out there but, if you want to be an effective communicator in satisfying relationships, you’ve got to learn to be assertive and direct. The research has identified four main communication styles. Three of them aren’t so...

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HOW CHILDHOOD TRAUMA AFFECTS RELATIONSHIPS (PODCAST EPISODE 190)

HOW CHILDHOOD TRAUMA AFFECTS RELATIONSHIPS (PODCAST EPISODE 190)

Everything from your sex life, to troubles with your boss at work, to your ability to trust and be open with your partner can be affected by abuse or trauma from your childhood. The good news is that the challenges you face today don’t have to be permanent! Today I’m...

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HOW CAN I MAKE MY PARTNER PUT MORE EFFORT INTO OUR RELATIONSHIP? (PODCAST EPISODE 189)

HOW CAN I MAKE MY PARTNER PUT MORE EFFORT INTO OUR RELATIONSHIP? (PODCAST EPISODE 189)

Dear Abby - How can I make my partner put more effort into our relationship...? Do you feel like you’re the one putting in the lion’s share of the effort in your relationship? How can you get your partner to own up and do their fair share? In today’s episode I’ll be...

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THE SECRET TO HAPPY, SUCCESSFUL RELATIONSHIPS: ATTENTION AND INTENTION (PODCAST EPISODE 188)

THE SECRET TO HAPPY, SUCCESSFUL RELATIONSHIPS: ATTENTION AND INTENTION (PODCAST EPISODE 188)

The secret to happy, successful relationships boils down to two things: your attention and your intention. I’ve been talking about the importance of focusing your attention and setting your intention for a while now. What I haven’t done, is explain the difference and...

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5 RESEARCH-BACKED WAYS TO HAVE MORE SELF-DISCIPLINE AND SELF-CONTROL (PODCAST EPISODE 187)

5 RESEARCH-BACKED WAYS TO HAVE MORE SELF-DISCIPLINE AND SELF-CONTROL (PODCAST EPISODE 187)

Whether you call it self-discipline, grit, determination or willpower, the research shows that people who learn self-control are happier, healthier and have stronger relationships. But how do you get there – how do you have more self-discipline and self-control? Today...

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