Despite its name, adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is commonly associated with children. While studies show that approximately 4.4 percent of adults are affected with this condition, experts believe ADHD in adults is significantly underdiagnosed. In addition to its individual impact on a person, ADHD can have a major effect on work, relationships, and other interpersonal situations. […]
Are You An Emotional Sponge?
Do you seem to take on other people’s emotions and then have trouble managing them? In this video I answer a viewer question and discuss two reason you can be an emotional sponge: I also discuss 5 ways to stop being an emotional sponge. If you have trouble recognizing your emotions, you can use emotions […]
Dealing with Empty Nest Depression
The giggles you’re used to hearing everyday are gone, the ten thousand questions are now set to zero, and driving to after school activities is a thing of the past. And the list goes on, and on leaving you with an overwhelming feeling of emptiness. These are just a few of the situations that accompany […]
What’s More Important – Being Right or Having Relationships?
I love this quote by Maya Angelou because it’s the basis for a point I often make to people with strong opinions who have conflict with people. I say to them – you can be the smartest person on the planet and everything you’re saying is exactly right, but if in the process of […]
Ramp Up the Romance in Your Relationship
Has the daily grind of work and responsibilities killed the passion in your relationship? It doesn’t have to mean you’ve fallen out of love, but simply that you’ve fallen into comfortable lack luster routine. Why should that matter? Well think about how much it mattered when you were courting. Now that you tied to one […]
7 Ways to Cope With a Break Up
Regardless of where you live, your social status, or your occupation, if you’re a human being you’re likely either involved in a close relationship or hoping to get into or out of one. The human condition is such that we strive to develop a close emotional connection. You’ll probably experience times when you’re with someone […]