Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting

Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy shares how to make small, sustainable changes to make your life better.

Episode 1505: How to Make Small, Sustainable Changes to Make Your Life Better by Ellen Burgan

Ellen Burgan is a midlife woman who loves to have fun, yet has a big appreciation for the art of relaxation. She prefers to live spontaneously and go where the wind blows. If It Brings You Joy is a blog that inspires ideas to make life a little better for yourself and others. Ellen has a passion for bringing joy to her life and share her ideas with you.

The original post is located here: https://ifitbringsyoujoy.com/how-to-make-small-sustainable-changes-to-make-your-life-better/

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Dr. Susan Chanderbhan of ChandPsych shares 8 important questions to ask when dating

Episode 1504: 8 Important Questions to Ask When Dating by Dr. Susan Chanderbhan

Dr. Susan Chanderbhan is a psychologist in Laredo, Texas. She helps individuals and couples who are struggling in different areas of their lives gain the clarity they need to grow and change. Her practice is based largely around using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which the National Mental Health Institute (NIMH) notes to be proven by research as effective treatment for a variety of mental health issues that individuals often face, like anxiety, stress, depression, PTSD, and trauma. 

The original post is located here: https://www.chandpsych.com/blog/8-questions-to-ask-when-dating-d8n5m 

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Danny Coleman with Jill Coleman shares 4 steps to handling criticism like a pro

Episode 1503: 4 Steps to Handling Criticism Like a Pro by Danny Coleman

Jill Coleman is a fitness instructor and blogger who created the popular exercise program Moderation 365. Her blog features helpful advice and experience about fitness and staying in shape, in addition to articles covering entrepreneurship and personal development. She is also the co-founder of Metabolic Effect. 

The original post is located here: https://jillfit.com/2016/06/22/4-ways-criticism/ 

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Allison Carmen shares two short posts about the future for our children and how to be present with your kids

Episode 1502: The Future For Our Children AND A True Gift For Our Children - Our Presence by Allison Carmen

Allison Carmen holds a B.A. in accounting, a J.D. of Law, and a Master’s of Law in taxation. After working for a large law firm in Manhattan, Allison founded her own law firm and built a successful practice focusing on real estate, corporate, mergers and acquisitions, and taxation. After 15 years of practicing law, Allison transitioned her practice into business consulting, business coaching and life coaching. Today, Allison’s clients range from owners of multi-million dollar companies to artists, actors, writers, and parents. She's also the host of the podcast: 10 Minutes to Less Suffering.

The original post is located here: http://www.allisoncarmen.com/the-future-for-our-children/ & http://www.allisoncarmen.com/a-true-gift-for-our-children-our-presence/ 

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Emma Scheib of Introvert Dear shares 4 introvert-friendly ideas to find your mom tribe

Episode 1501: 4 Introvert-Friendly Ideas to Find Your Mom Tribe by Emma Scheib

Jenn Granneman is the founder of Introvert, Dear and author of The Secret Lives of Introverts. She started Introvert, Dear in 2013 as her personal blog. She was living with an extroverted roommate, dating an extroverted guy, and working an extroverted job (teaching 4th grade). Jenn wanted to write about what it was like being an introvert living in an extrovert's world.

In true introvert form, she wrote her blog anonymously for almost two years. Jenn had no desire to be in the spotlight. And she had no idea her little blog would become this! Now, with the help of quiet ones around the world, she is on a mission: to let introverts everywhere know it's okay to be who they are.

The original post is located here: https://introvertdear.com/news/introvert-friendly-ideas-find-mom-tribe/ 

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Jaime of Keep Thrifty shares a marriage lesson from a mini-retirement. This is part 2 of 2.

Episode 1500: [Part 2] A Marriage Lesson from a Mini-Retirement by Jaime of Keep Thrifty

Chris and Jaime live in the suburbs of Madison, WI with their three daughters. While living the typical suburban life, they are challenging the norms by living outside the box and creating the freedom they desire. At Keep Thrifty, they share their journey and bring you inspiration and tools to help you create your freedom. They've got articles and success stories to help inspire you to think differently about your dreams and your finances. They've also created a money tracking app to help you take control of your finances and make those dreams a reality.

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Jaime of Keep Thrifty shares a marriage lesson from a mini-retirement. This is part 1 of 2.

Episode 1499: [Part 1] A Marriage Lesson from a Mini-Retirement by Jaime of Keep Thrifty

Chris and Jaime live in the suburbs of Madison, WI with their three daughters. While living the typical suburban life, they are challenging the norms by living outside the box and creating the freedom they desire. At Keep Thrifty, they share their journey and bring you inspiration and tools to help you create your freedom. They've got articles and success stories to help inspire you to think differently about your dreams and your finances. They've also created a money tracking app to help you take control of your finances and make those dreams a reality.

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Greg Audino shares 4 reasons to make yourself a ton of friends.

Episode 1498: 4 Reasons to Make Yourself a Ton of Friends by Greg Audino

Greg Audino is a writer, advice columnist, and certified life coach. He also serves as a producer and host in the OLD network. He started his career as an actor, and TV fanatics can find him with principle roles on shows like Westworld, Now Apocalypse, NCIS:LA, and Jane the Virgin to name a few. 

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https://medium.com/invisible-illness/4-reasons-to-make-yourself-a-ton-of-friends-ce740e9ca61d

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Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress reminds you to get back to basics when you go off track

Episode 1497: When You Get Off Track Get Back to Basics by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui

Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui's mission as a Joyful Living Educator is to help messy humans like herself quiet the noise of perfectionism, comparison and fear to show up fully to their imperfect and beautiful lives and/or businesses. Her message can be summed up in 3 sentences: You're imperfect; Life is messy; Show up anyway. Krista will help you figure out how. She has a new Seasonal Mindfulness Journal available here: https://www.alifeinprogress.ca/52-mondays/

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Mariette Jansen of Dr. Destress shares two short posts covering what to expect from your narcissistic spouse during a separation, and how to improve your communication skills

Episode 1496: What To Expect From Your Narcissistic Spouse During A Separation AND Improving Your Communication Skills by Mariette Jansen

Mariette Jansen, Ph.D., started a successful international corporate career with a Ph.D. in Communication Science at Rijksuniversiteit Utrecht in the Netherlands. After the birth of her first child, she retrained and worked as a psychotherapist. In 2011, the focus of her work changed to coaching and as a result of growing up with a narcissistic mother, this became her topic of interest and expertise. Her best-selling and award-winning self-help book, From Victim to Victor: Narcissism Survival Guide, launched in June 2020 (available via Amazon) and led to her appearance on podcasts, interviews, and speaking engagements.

The original posts can be found here: https://drdestress.co.uk/narcissism/what-to-expect-from-your-narcissistic-spouse-during-a-separation/ & https://drdestress.co.uk/tips/improve-communication-skills/ 

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