by leannemarie | Feb 11, 2015 | Personal Relationships, Self-awareness
I recently read a very intriguing article regarding a study on social connection. “Man is by nature a social animal…Just as human beings have a basic need for food and shelter, we also have a basic need to belong to a group and form relationships.”...
by leannemarie | Feb 3, 2015 | Communication, Personal Relationships, Relationship Tools, Uncategorized
Have you seen all those self-care articles out there? The ones that say take time for yourself, meditate, exercise, etc…great! Keep reading and implementing that advice because staying connected to YOU is a really important piece to keeping a healthy partnership....
by leannemarie | Jan 27, 2015 | Coaching, Mindfulness, Self-awareness
Have you ever noticed that your partner is the one person that can push your button and in a split second your set off? Maybe it’s that one wrong look, that tone, or even just a simple comment that can trigger something deep down and the dreaded “we need to talk”...
by leannemarie | Jan 20, 2015 | Uncategorized
Last week we talked about Time-outs and how they can greatly help you and your partner refocus your attention towards constructive dialogue in the heat of an argument or high emotions. This week, we are focusing on what to do AFTER the Time-out period has ended and...
by leannemarie | Jan 15, 2015 | Mindfulness, Personal Relationships, Self-awareness, Vipassana
Speaking of time-outs, during the latest intense discussion with my mate, a pretty cool thing happened. I started responding, well, more like reacting. I could tell I was agitated and as I started to speak, really unskillful words were coming out of my mouth. And...
by leannemarie | Jan 13, 2015 | Coaching, Uncategorized
Happy New Year everyone! Is one of your New Years goals to build a stronger relationship and improve your communication with your partner in 2015? Well fabulous! Here is a tool that just might help you get going with that…I’m starting a 5-part series on enhancing...
