How Resilience Makes Your Stronger Have you ever wondered why some people seem to crash and burn when they are faced with difficult times, and others seem to thrive? Why is it that when adversity presents itself, some people feel forced to defend themselves against hard times, and others will take the same challenge and […]
Real Lovers Appreciate Their Differences
“Opposites may not always attract, but differences sustain a relationship.” John Thurman – Get a Grip on Your Relationship Workshop Take a moment and reflect on the early days of your relationship. How did you meet? Who made the first move? What were some of the things that attracted you to each other early on? […]
10 Ways to Boost Communication in Your Marriage
“It is a luxury to be understood.” Ralph Waldo Emerson February is traditionally a month that focuses on love and relationships. Over the next couple of weeks, I will be featuring some of my most read articles on relationships. Building a relationship and being married is a team sport; you either win together or lose together. […]
How to Reset Your Failed New Year’s Resolutions
STOP! How are you doing with your resolutions? I hope you are feeling great about them. However, research suggests that most of us are not doing such a good job of maintaining them. Is it time to reset your failed New Year’s resolutions? We are beginning the second week of January are you feeling hopeful, […]
Avoid the 4 Pitfalls of the Holidays!
By John H. Thurman Jr. Can you believe it? Christmas is almost here. And in the next few days, millions of people will be headed home for the holidays. If you are a parent, then you are also keenly aware that Saturday morning cartoons, YouTube, and other prime time for kid’s program are filled with toys, […]
Grief, Recovery, and the Holidays: Christmas and a Recipe Card
For those of us who’ve lost a parent or family member, particularly around the holidays, this time of year can have some rough patches as we remember our loved ones. In December of 2015, I received the call from my sister that my mom Mary Anne Thurman had breathed her last breath. As a Jesus […]
Lower Holiday Stress as a Couple
Three things that will enhance your relationship over the holidays. Our Christmas Tree is up and operational, and one big difference this year is that I didn’t trim the house with lights! I was looking for the box of Christmas bulbs that I’d hung around the house for years when Angie (my first wife) reminded […]
6 Ways to Grow In Gratitude this Thanksgiving
“Gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.” C.K.Chesterson A SPECIAL NOTE: I am thankful to be an American, I am thankful to be a Veteran, and I am grateful for the men and women who will not be with their families this Thanksgiving because they are protecting us on the land, on the sea, and in […]
A Suicide Call
What would you do if a friend told you they were suicidal? It was 6:04 a.m. when a messenger alert went off on my phone to call my organization’s call center. I’m not sure about you, but if my phone goes off before 7:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m., it’s typically not good news. This […]
Resilient Leadership Wins, Part 1
“You must manage yourself before you can lead others.” Zig Ziglar Your true leadership abilities or lack of them will reveal themselves in a crisis. At that moment when the crap hits the fan, you will either rise to the occasion or crash and burn. You will either be a resilient leader, or you will […]