by John Thurman Looking for a simple way to enhance your Valentine’s Day? With Valentine’s just around the corner I wanted to talk about one of the most important aspects of a relationship and that is that real lovers appreciate the differences between themselves and their partners. Dr. John Gottman’s research shows that the way […]
Does the name Steve Martin ring a bell? Performer, comedian, movie star, Saturday Night Live Alum, respected banjo player, father, husband, and author of autobiography Born Standing Up. (By the way, if you are looking for a great read, I highly recommend it.) Disneyland had just opened in 1955 when enterprising ten-year-old Steve managed to […]
Nothing lives in your head rent-free! Your thought life is either enriching or debilitating. Want to know how to keep your thoughts in growth mode? How are those resolutions you made for 2022 going? One of the keys to keeping those goals and increasing positive change in your personal life is managing your self-talk based […]
Why do New Year’s Resolutions fail? Mainly, because they are only a statement, or what we wish for in the coming year. There are usually no action plans, no deadlines, no backup plans. Sometimes they are unrealistic resolutions, with no other thought or plans besides the statement. Catherine Pulsifer, New Year’s Achievements This might shock […]
I love the holidays! But not everybody does. The holiday season can stir up reminders of tough times, abuse, trauma, and scarcity for many, which can, in turn, have a negative impact on the present. My wife, Angie, and I have had to face some of these ghosts of Christmas past in our marriage. This […]
“Grief is a lot like the ocean. It ebbs and flows. It has high tides and low tides. Sometimes its waters are as calm as glass; other times, its rough waves and riptides can overwhelm. Sometimes, about all we can do with grief is learn how to practice water safety.” Today’s post, How to Manage […]
How to Avoid the 4 Joy Stealing Traps of the Holidays by John Thurman M.Div., M.A. Avoiding the 4 Joy-Stealing Traps of the Holidays Can you believe it? Christmas is almost here. And in the next few days, millions of people will be headed home for the holidays. While television and movies portray the holiday […]
5 Proven Ways to Boost Your Gratitude This Thanksgiving Last year, thousands of people in America skipped our usual in-person holiday celebrations. Now, after nearly two years of social distancing, we are poised to join celebrations once again. Unfortunately, the news is primarily negative these days, is filled with stories about inflation, possible trouble at the […]
“Give thanks to the Lᴏʀᴅ, for He is Good! His faithful love endures forever.” Psalm 107:1 NLT Though these past several months have been tough for all of us, I want to give you a dose of hope and a tool that might help lighten your load. Thanksgiving is just around the corner. For many […]
How are you doing? We have been on a long, arduous journey in the past 20+ months, haven’t we? And the research bears this out. Today, after looking at some surveys, I will give you 25 Practical Ways to Lower Your Stress Today! Here are the sobering numbers Here is a look at two separate […]