Relationships

By Alecia Rice Q: I have friends that I constantly disagree with lately. They just want to argue, which makes me want to argue in return. I don’t want to lose these friendships, but under the circumstances, I’m not sure how to proceed. How can I nurture a better way?  — …

By Alecia Rice Q: My Facebook friend unexpectedly blocked me without conflict or explanation. So, I can’t even contact her to ask why. I’m hurt and don’t know how to process this other than getting mad. — Blindsided A: Dear Blindsided, Social media engagements can be emotionally tricky to navigate, especially when …

By Alecia Rice Q: I feel so much pressure from my personal communications with texts, private messages, etc. that I feel like I’m on the hook with people 24/7. I’m stressed and need relief. I’d love some tips. — On Call A: Dear On Call, Technology has grown up underneath …

By Alecia Rice Q: I’m realizing that I have a gift for speaking & writing. I’m able to convey information with words in a way that is helpful & captivates, yet I’m stuck; I have this limiting belief that my value lies in conveying content that I’ve learned; almost as …

  By Alan Cohen Do you know anyone who is so firmly fixed on what he or she wants to talk about that you don’t stand a chance to talk about anything else with that person? I know a CEO who is interested only in sales statistics. If you want …

By Alecia Rice Q: I’m feeling so much social pressure. It’s hard enough to make decisions without feeling pressed by others. How do I make decisions under these circumstances? — Under Pressure A: Dear Under Pressure, We’re feeling all kinds of social pressures lately. Do we wear a mask, volunteer or schedule …

By Patti Ashley, Ph.D.  Current research has discovered that the heart, not the brain, is the regulatory organ. To feel safe and secure, the head and the heart have to be in coherence. Stressful emotions such as anger, frustration and anxiety create irregular and erratic heartbeats, or what is known …

By Charles Garfield, Ph.D.  I’ve been fascinated by the way that feeling gratitude in the moment changes not only the moment, but also our relationship with past and future. It eases our way through time. At 75, I can’t pretend that challenges and unwelcome change don’t come thick and fast …

  By Linda Carroll  When we think about what we’re looking for in a partner, one of the most important criteria is someone who can love and value us as the unique beings we are, with all of our imperfections and strengths. Our partner’s acceptance instills in us feelings of …

By Alecia Rice Q: Things have gotten so confusing lately. I used to think that I had it all together, but I don’t feel that I know much of anything now. I see so many conflicting stories with differing narratives of what’s happening. Nothing seems to align anymore. How do …