Photo via Pixabay Most relationships move into a more sedate, post-honeymoon phase. After the good bonding, falling-in-love chemicals (dopamine, oxytocin) dissipate and we perceive permanence in our relationship, we subconsciously start to miss the arousal and excitement of newness and chemicals. We can make healthy choices and work on ways to keep our […] The […] [...]
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We’re Rewarded for Reading Others Well: Creating the Best Connections
Photo via Unsplash and Christin Hume Who calms your nervous system? Who reads your emotions and internal state well? Besides giving you a feeling of reassurance and support, these people receive a mental reward themselves for confidently interpreting your intentions and emotions. These rewards make you more attractive to the other person. A […] The […] [...]
attraction, collaboration, Emotions and Energy, hsp, Introversion, Introverts, Idealists and Highly Sensitive People, Intuitive Living, Love, Neuroscience, personal coaching, Personal Evolution, relating, Relationships, resonance, sensitivity, valuesSpring Break Post: Family Time in Los Angeles
Hi Everyone! I decided to sneak in a post for this week even though we’re on vacation. This is going to be an informal one. I’m in LA with my kids, my sister and her family. Mark, my fiance (see last week’s post), is not with us, but will be with us for all future […] [...]
Attachment, connection, Emotions and Energy, family, Introverts, Idealists and Highly Sensitive People, Intuitive Living, Los Angeles, Personal Evolution, Relationships, Santa Monica, spring break, traveling, vacationLove After Divorce : Knowing When to Commit Again
Photo credit Sylvia Bartyzel via Unsplash I have been on my own since January of 2012. In those six plus years, I’ve experienced so much. I’ve dated, loved, dumped and been dumped. The whole time learning how to find a secure partner and how to be a good partner. The whole time experiencing in […] The […] [...]
dating, divorce, Emotions and Energy, Introverts, Idealists and Highly Sensitive People, Love, Marriage, Personal Evolution, Processing Divorce, Relationships, responsiveness, security, valuesAre You Sabotaging Your Relationship and Career Satisfaction? How to Sustain Contentment
Photo credit Kinga Cichewicz via Unsplash Instead of assuming problems and hard times are inevitable and enduring, what if we extended our ability to tolerate things going well? What if we sabotage our joy by not creating enough space to feel and appreciate the positive things in our lives? What if we are […] The […] [...]
Anxiety, Anxiety and Depression, career success, Emotions and Energy, endurance, Gay Hendricks, hsp, Introversion, Introverts, Idealists and Highly Sensitive People, joy, personal coaching, Personal Evolution, personal growth, personal potential, Relationships, resilience, sensitivity, The Big Leap, worryWhen Fun Feels Taxing: Surviving a Socially Packed Weekend
Photo by Scott Warman on Unsplash Last Thursday, I had that feeling of impending overwhelm. I looked at my calendar and saw four highly engaging events in a row starting on Friday at 4:15PM and running through Sunday morning. I saw very little downtime between endeavors and lots of being “on”. Most introverts […] The […] [...]
anti-anxiety, Anxiety and Depression, belonging, Burnout, Emotions and Energy, energy, family, fun, hsp, Introversion, Introvert, Introverts, Idealists and Highly Sensitive People, overload, overwhelm, Personal Evolution, Relationships, socializingCreate a Narrative for Your Life and Move Out of Victimhood
Photo by Naletu on Unsplash I am always looking for ways to create resilience, especially for highly sensitive people. I want us to thrive in the world both as individuals and in relationships. I’ve seen significant research that shows how we interpret our lives makes us less or more resilient. If we […] The […] [...]
Anxiety and Depression, avoidant attachment style, Emotions and Energy, guilt, highly sensitive, hsp, Introverts, Idealists and Highly Sensitive People, narrative, Parenting, personal coaching, Personal Evolution, Relationships, resilience, Ryan Holiday, security, The Obstacle Is the WayHow to Respond to Negativity and Build Connection
Photo by Igor Rand on Unsplash The other night my daughter face-timed me from her dad’s house. The first thing she asked was if she had any appointments after school this week. I said, “Yes, you have a doctor’s appointment after school on Monday”. She immediately got mad and told me how much […] The […] [...]
Aha! Parenting, Anxiety and Depression, bids for attention, connection, Dr. John Gottman, Emotions and Energy, Empathy, intimacy, Introverts, Idealists and Highly Sensitive People, nurturing, Parenting, personal coaching, Personal Evolution, Relationships, responsivenessWant to Feel Loved? Try This.
I attended an unusual event over the weekend. Nic Askew, the educator and filmmaker I had the pleasure of working with on my The Space We Need video (below), invited me to a gathering of about 30 people. I felt privileged. Nic is a brilliant and unique artist. His mind and profound comments always catch […] [...]
emotional intelligence, Emotions and Energy, filmmaking, Introverts, Idealists and Highly Sensitive People, intuitive, Intuitive Living, Love, Nic Askew, personal coaching, Personal Evolution, Relationships, rescuing people, validation, witnessingPresence: The Key to Trust and Connection
Photo credit Pixabay What do I believe disconnects us the most from each other? A lack of presence. We have become more and more OK with being in the same room ignoring each other. My sons love to turn on the TV to a Simpson’s marathon and then scroll through their phones for […] The […] [...]
Anxiety and Depression, Attachment, connection, Dr. Dan Siegel, Emotions and Energy, Empathy, hsp, Introversion, Introvert, Introverts, Idealists and Highly Sensitive People, Parenting, personal coaching, Personal Evolution, presence, present, Relationships, sensitivity