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The Boss sings about it. Self help gurus write about it. Setting goals is the ideal way to live your best life and most of my clients get that. However, how do you get to the point where you get that gusto to want to be a goal setting machine?
The bottom line is, exactly how do you find ... Views: 5803
Couples who are about to get divorced should know that their decision could have a negative impact on their child's long-term academic performance. The consequences of parental divorce may lead to higher school drop-out rates among children whose parents are getting a divorce, compared to their ... Views: 1202
"The waste of money cures itself, for soon there is no more to waste." -M.W. Harrison
Divorce is a major undertaking and transitional time for many. Your emotions are usually running very high during the beginning of your divorce. There are many mixed feelings; you will feel like you are on ... Views: 2173
Divorce or breakups can be devastating. Some people hide, others put on fake smiles -- and some get right back in the game without taking time to heal. One important thing you never want to lose during the process is your self-confidence.
Divorce or break-ups and the changes that follow cause ... Views: 6263
The 3 Resolutions Every Divorcing Mom must make in order to have a great 2010.
Even if you’ve already made your resolutions, every divorcing mom deserves to add these resolutions to your list.
#1 TO TREAT MYSELF WITH COMPASSION
We Resilient Moms are loving nurtures of our families and ... Views: 998
I have helped thousands of people get over the depression they felt after breakups and while each one of them had a completely different story than the others they all shared one common cause for the suffering they experienced after the breakup which is having false beliefs about both breakups ... Views: 3357
Many marriages nowadays have ended in separation or divorce. Yet when they were married, they had the most meaningful ceremony, they had a festive reception and they went on the sweetest and longest of honeymoons. Then after a few years, something happened- before they can’t get enough of each ... Views: 2468
Each of us is exposed to and bombarded by – on a daily basis – an evil that is extremely enticing and appealing, so selfishly gratifying (temporarily), so unavoidably addictive, and so incredibly damaging to our thoughts, lives, families, and society. It is a plague and modern day slavery that ... Views: 17249
So you've decided to separate or divorce after having children. Now you must decide if you want to work cooperatively as co-parents for the sake of those children, not to mention for the sake of your own sanity. You need Co-parenting & Custody Support!
Co-Parenting & Custody Support From ... Views: 791
If you are interested in dealing with a broken heart, there are a number of issues you should be aware of. First of all, you should understand that no breakup is fun, and completely getting rid of any trace of pain may be impossible. However, there are some powerful strategies that will help you ... Views: 1420
Recovering from a breakup can be a difficult thing to do. If you were in a long-term relationship and or you lived with your ex, it may be especially hard to try to put the pieces of your life back together.
If you two have been together long enough that you need to take time to sort through ... Views: 828
If you are suffering from a recent breakup, it may be very difficult for you to believe that you will ever be okay again. The pain may be so overwhelming that you find it hard to sleep and even harder to get yourself out of bed the next morning. You may feel like the world is crumbling around ... Views: 1106
The dating after divorce topic is a touchy one. Let's face it, dating after a divorce is difficult and sometimes seems impossible. Divorces are stressful and are sometimes a financial strain. You can be emotionally drained after the divorce and the last thing you want to think about is dating ... Views: 1240
Stress and Conflict
Every machine has natural limitations, its individual capacity. When it is stretched beyond its capacity, it will be stressed. No machine exists that is a singularly whole unit, all machines are merely a sum of parts. And so we can more accurately say that the machine ... Views: 1503
In the current era, many people ask is there a way to find out if someone is divorced. There is a great significance to find out this information especially before you make any serious relationship with a person. According to an online report it was revealed that sometimes people marry in one ... Views: 1114
After endless talks and arguments, you can’t take it anymore. Both of you have decided that divorce is the solution and there’s no other way. You can’t live another minute with each other anymore. So, one of you walks out of the house. So, now is the time to think of your checklists for your ... Views: 883
So you’ve been dumped, most of us have been there, so you’re not alone. This is the first article, of several, that will provide the most effective methods of surviving a break up, and help you either get on with your life, or eventually get your ex back.
- For starters, and I know most break ... Views: 948
Lately I’ve been reading a lot about the holidays: what to cook, how to decorate, what to buy (and what to ask for…). And gradually it dawned on me -- these articles are all about what to do for others, or what to ask others to do for you!
Don’t get me wrong – I think “doing for others” is ... Views: 1432
Life After Divorce:
Choose Your Own Ending
While divorce can be a heartbreaking event, the key to healthy adjustment is to accept the realities of your new situation and move on. The future lies in your hands because you have control over your choices.
One of the hardest things to do is ... Views: 2603
Whether Tiger Woods gets a divorce or not, his family is experiencing the emotional turmoil resulting from any parental breakup. Celebrity or not, everyone in the family is affected by a separation or rift between parents.
Often Mom and Dad are so caught up in their own battles they tend to ... Views: 1539
Divorce is a major stressful event for children and adults. To children, divorce is confusing. They have so many concerns and questions about how their lives will change. They cannot control what is happening to their family, and they often think that they are responsible for their parents ... Views: 2217
The New Year is the proverbial time to make resolutions about our lives. This year may I suggest that you resolve to make an empowering choice for yourself? Choose to have a Happy New Year. As human beings, the ability to consciously choose is our most powerful attribute. Choice is ours and ... Views: 1309
This is not going to be pretty. A wonderful marriage has gone south and instead of getting out while there is still some semblance of love and respect something vicious is coming down the highway. The two of you are getting a divorce and as you see it only one person can win this war.
Your ... Views: 894
If you’ve been cheated on then you know the feeling that fills your stomach after you found out about the affair. You also know all too well the anger and emotional discord this selfish act has caused you and the sleepless nights it has left behind. After the initial anger and heartbreak pass ... Views: 1962
Marriage is a relationship of balance. . . and a balance that is easily upset these days. Unfortunately, the solution many people choose to deal with the situation is to divorce. I say "unfortunate" because the vast majority of people enter into getting a divorce with a very optimistic view of ... Views: 2155
The Holidays are upon us once again and for many of you, this might be the first time around as a new unit, I.E. without your ex. It’s a difficult time, no doubt about it, and just another step in the transition into a new life after divorce. If you plan for this season you can make it easier ... Views: 1254
There may be a difference of opinion on the exact number but there is no doubt that the divorce rate in this country is outrageously high.
It's so out of control that one person in California is gathering signatures in an effort to have a referendum on banning divorce.
Will it work? Not ... Views: 827
For those going through or recently divorced, the holidays add another layer of stress and anxiety: Will I need to interact with my ex? How do I handle the questions and advice from my family? How will I cope with being alone? How do I help my children through this time?
This holiday season ... Views: 1956
After taking care of the all the divorce matters, the party involved usually ends up very exhausted and tired. They generally forgot the issue that matters most is parenting. Being a parent is hard enough and much harder now that you are both divorced. This is the moment when you set aside your ... Views: 987
The family is the basic unit of society and every care should be taken to preserve it by the state, church and the family itself. However, if counseling and reconciliation cannot solve the conflict within the family, divorce maybe seen as the best solution. To couples with kids however the ... Views: 1197
Trust me, I know how bad it feels to be dumped. It feels like you are getting hit by a bucket of cold water. You suddenly find yourself lost and uncertain about everything--especially if the two of you where together for a while. It can feel like you've lost all your will to live. This is why I ... Views: 1441
No one gets married thinking they will get divorced some day. Most people have goals and dreams of being together forever, raising a family, and sharing life for better or for worse. They plan on being a team, growing together, and supporting one another. But somewhere along the line, they ... Views: 1618
The holiday season can bring up painful memories of happier times, especially if you are divorced and have children.
When feeling yourself starting to sink into negative emotions keep in mind that with the pain comes a choice. You can choose to acknowledge the past for what it was. You can ... Views: 2501
Marriage is a wonderful state. It can bring a sense a fulfillment, belonging, love and intimacy when both people enjoy their life together. Adding children can fully complete the picture. However, so many marriages exist with disharmony, disappointment, distress and tension. The additional ... Views: 2316
For you who have built a long term relationship with children involve, may feel that your life has ended when your life partner is no longer in your life and it is true, you have to go through a death, a letting go.
Getting the news
For some people after getting the news, knew that it ... Views: 1111
Going through a difficult divorce? Disagreeing with your ex about child custody and visitation? Dealing with domestic violence? Ending a domestic partnership? Fighting over child support or spousal support? If you are going through any type of family law litigation, you may feel stressed, ... Views: 3445
My favorite song right now is "In Better Hands Now" by Natalie Grant. I was on a long car drive this morning and falling asleep so I put this song on when suddenly it hit me how much this song has to say for those of you who have recently divorced. Support and encouragement can come from any ... Views: 3336
Making the choice to begin dating after divorce may cause lots of emotions for you. The thought can be exciting, scary, happy or even sad. But what about the feelings your kids may be having about it?
One of the most important aspects to keep in mind when considering your children's reactions ... Views: 2770
I lived through a bad marriage…well, a terrible one…so I know all about being stuck in a relationship. I know what it’s like to be miserable every single day, and still stay. I know what it’s like to wish that you were anywhere except where you are. I know what it’s like to feel happy when your ... Views: 6030
You have ended a non-functioning relationship that does not work for you anymore. It was difficult to stop the relationship, because it wasn't horrible, although your heart wished to be truly fulfilled in love. Currently you find yourself being lonesome and have a difficult time shutting the ... Views: 866
Divorce is a process of dissolving a relationship. However, the relationship is not just between the husband and wife, it involves two complete families, his and hers. When a divorce occurs it breaks apart many relationships.
Parents of Divorced Kids
It is important for parents to support ... Views: 1075
We know when it's not working; it's like a slap in the face. We thought that it was working but then something happens to remind us that nothing has fundamentally changed at all, and we find ourselves back at square one after all these years.
We were smug for awhile, even bragging to friends ... Views: 1441
Susan from North Carolina came to me because she's afraid that she'll never get a new husband because she thinks nobody wants to walk into an already established family. If this rings true for you or a person you know, you may believe that, but it is just not so. I know of women who have ... Views: 1275
When you made those vows in the beautiful dress with the man you couldn’t wait to spend the rest of your life with, divorce was the farthest thing from your mind. When he sat with you in labor and then watched in awe as a miracle was placed in your arms, you weren’t thinking about divorce. Now ... Views: 1097
50% of first marriages end in divorce. 75% of those divorcees will remarry. At least 60% of those remarriages will end in a re-divorce. Sobering statistics aren't they? But why are they this high?
50% of first marriages end in divorce
I'm not even going to make a guess at the reason for ... Views: 8114
Dating after divorce can be tricky. But introducing that special someone to your children is even harder. Let's cover the 4 most important steps to take in that first meeting between your new partner and your children.
1. Don't introduce them too early - Be sure this is a committed ... Views: 1700
INSIDE RELATIONSHIPS
BY JAN DENISE
RELEASE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2009
Whether You Stay or Walk, Love Well
(SET ITAL) I hate to give up on our relationship, but to stay feels like giving up on my dreams. (END ITAL)
To walk away from what we hoped -- and promised -- would last forever is ... Views: 1349
Divorce is one of the most traumatic things that can happen to you. Coping with the loss of a partner is incredibly hard and quite often friends and family won’t understand what you’re going through.
Whether you’re the ‘dumper’ or the ‘dumpee’ (I apologise for the horrible terms but they ... Views: 1323
There was an article in the Daily Mail (Femail - onliine) today - 'Yes, of course, divorce shatters lives. So why DO we pretend it's an easy option?' by Yasmin ... Views: 1362
There are very few guarantees in life but one is certain, everything changes: day changes to night, morning to evening and summer to fall. People of course are no exception; we physically change from young to old. There are times we change for the better and at times the changes are ... Views: 1561