Curiosity in Intimate Relationships

Curiosity in Intimate Relationships

Everyday Curiosity One of the greatest gifts we have as humans is our curiosity. Humans desire to learn, understand, and expand our understanding of the world. It’s in our very nature. Asking your partner or child(ren) how their day was, wanting to know the latest...
When Your Mind Just Won’t Stop

When Your Mind Just Won’t Stop

Ever feel like your thoughts are stuck on repeat? You keep replaying the same worries, conversations, or “what ifs” over and over? You’re definitely not alone. This is called rumination, and it’s something most people experience at some point. Rumination is when your...
Thinking Differently About Gratitude

Thinking Differently About Gratitude

Gratitude is often described as the secret ingredient to happiness. We hear it everywhere: “Write a gratitude list,” “Count your blessings,” or “Tell people you appreciate them.” These practices sound intuitive—and they do have value—but what if science told...
Are You in the Sandwich?

Are You in the Sandwich?

At some point, most of us will be in the sandwich stage of life. A good friend of mine and I have dubbed our stage of life as being in “The Sandwich” which is an excellent metaphor for the stage of life in which one is responsible for caring for their aging parents as...