Podcast appearances and mentions of John M Grohol

Most of us know the feeling. Something's going on and you're missing it. It's called FOMO – Fear of Missing Out – and it's the topic of this episode of “All the F Words.” FOMO is real and it has a lot to do with insecurity and self-esteem. Social media absolutely amplifies the refrain. As the baby of her family, Joanne was forever feeling left out of the loop, and that feeling has led to a lifetime of overscheduling. Gabi has a different approach. Hear strategies for coping with FOMO this week! Follow us on social media @allthefwordspod Write to us! allthefwordspod@gmail.com How to Deal with FOMO In Your Live by Dr. Elizabeth Scott https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-cope-with-fomo-4174664 All About FOMO: Overcoming Your Fear of Missing Out by John M. Grohol, Psy.D. Katie Stiles and Christie Craft https://psychcentral.com/health/what-is-fomo-the-fear-of-missing-out The Psychology Behind the Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) by Emily Laurence https://www.forbes.com/health/mind/the-psychology-behind-fomo/

Last week, we met Fred. What a pain in the ass.  He's making us miserable because he's obnoxious and aggressive.  He's embarrassed us and lashed out.We explored  cognitive distortions. When our brain tricks us into thinking something is actually true.  By exploring our reactions to Fred, we examined:  filtering, personalization, overgeneralizations, catastrophizing and shoulds.  None of these thought patterns serve us, yet they are so easy to trap us.  This episode, I promised you more: JUMPING TO CONCLUSIONS  Without Fred saying so, we think we know what Fred is feeling and thinking — and exactly why he acts the way he does. E.g., we may believe that Fred holds a grudge against us, because he received less budget money than we did last year.  We conclude this, but don't bother to find out if this is true or not. BLAMING  When we engage in blaming, we hold other people responsible for our emotional pain. E.g., we blame Fred for making us feel bad.  However, no one can “make” us feel anything.  We control our thoughts and emotions. We are choosing our emotions, by our negative thoughts about Fred.  EMOTIONAL REASONING  The distortion of emotional reasoning can be summed up by the statement, “If I feel that way, it must be true.” Whatever we feel is believed to be true automatically and unconditionally. In emotional reasoning, our emotions overrule our logic, our rational thoughts and our ability to reason.FALLACY OF CHANGE  In the fallacy of change, we expect that other people will change to meet our needs (this is our manual) if we influence, pressure or coax them to change.  We believe that we'll be happier if the change occurs.  This is particularly true in our relationships with others.  If only I can help Fred to become less aggressive in his communication, I will/would have a great relationship with him.  POLARIZED THINKING/BLACK & WHITE  In polarized thinking, there are 2 options; “black-or-white.”  We have to manage and change Fred, or our professional life will be miserable.  Fred goes or we go. When our thinking is polarized we don't see the nuances in the situation, and we don't see the many options available to us in solving problems.  The extremes limit our options and our effectiveness. To lead your brain, rather than your brain leading you:1.     Be self aware.  Pay attention to negative feelings; connect to the present, what do you feel and why?2.     Uncover the negative thought.  Thoughts precede emotions, so pay attention to how you are labelling the situation (i.e., label the distortion, or if you cannot tell the story to someone else, and have them help you to label it).  3.     Find the evidence; uncover the facts in the situation.  Be aware of how your opinions, assumptions, shoulds, speculations, or generalizations are affecting how you are seeing the situation; focus on the facts.4.     See the situation from the other person's point of view.  Why would they be acting the way they are?  How can you see the situation from a different perspective?  And, how are you contributing to the situation?5.     As you examine your thoughts, are they rational or not?   If not, reframe them.  If they are rational, work through the emotiob; feel the feelings; feelings won't hurt you. Distortion explanations by John M. Grohol, Psy.D.https://www.intentionaleaderscourses.com/confident-leader

A senior colleague of yours is unpredictable and antagonistic, Fred. Yesterday you were in a budget meeting discussing needs for next year. It was ugly. He yelled at you. You left the meeting feeling embarrassed, frustrated and angry.  Let's consider the potential scripts running through your mind.  See which one resonates the most closely with your possible point of view in this scenario with Fred.You think about the interaction and…You can't stop thinking about Fred's actions. The raised voice, his bad behavior. You keep thinking, how could he have treated me so unprofessionally? It's just so rude. It's bullying in the workplace.  You think, Fred is out to get me. You've noticed how poorly he's treated you since the day you arrived. He clearly has an issue with you.You knew the meeting would be a train wreck. Every budget meeting is. Plus, Fred was there. When he's in the meeting, it's going to be a catastrophe. You leave the meeting knowing you will be fired. It's inevitable. You weren't prepared for this meeting, couldn't even advocate for your own budgetary needs and now your team won't get what they need.  And of course your boss was there. This is a nightmare. You're doomed.He shouldn't be acting this way. And I shouldn't have to be treated this way. This is just not right.  People should be allowed to behave like this.  This process of considering the situation, how you perceive it, is vital to your professionalism, credibility, and wellbeing. Let's talk about cognitive distortions.Wikipedia:  A cognitive distortion is an exaggerated or irrational thought pattern.  It's a negativity bias. These distortions are thoughts that cause us to perceive reality inaccurately. They lead to stress, anxiety, poorer well being and even depression. And the good news, is we can change these patterns. But first we have to know what they are.#1 FILTERING:  A person engaging in filtering takes the negative details and magnifies those details while filtering out all positive aspects of a situation. When a cognitive filter is applied, the person sees only the negative and ignores anything positive.#2 PERSONALIZATION is a distortion where a person believes that everything others do or say is some kind of direct, personal reaction to them. They literally take virtually everything personally, even when something is not meant in that way.#3 OVERGENERALIZATION: A person comes to a general conclusion based on a single incident. If something bad happens just once, they expect it to happen over and over again, an unpleasant event is a part of a never-ending pattern of defeat.#4 CATASTOPHIZING:  When a person engages in catastrophizing, they expect disaster to strike, no matter what. #5 SHOULDS:  Is a list of ironclad rules about how every person should behave. People who break the rules make them angry. They also feel guilty when they violate their own rules.  (See Podcast:  The Manual.)These are only a few of the most common cognitive distortions.  (Spoiler alert:  Next episode we'll explore a few others.)This week, be aware. Both self-aware and aware of others. Notice the line of thinking. Catch yourself or catch others. No judgement, just observing. How much does it happen? To you and to those around you. And also, what is the impact of this line of thinking.Distortion explanations by John M. Grohol, Psy.D.Want a reality check on your mindset and your skillset? https://www.intentionaleaderscourses.com/confident-leader

ANDREW KEENAN-BOLGER is an actor, director, author and filmmaker. Broadway: ‘Jesse' in Tuck in Tuck Everlasting (Drama League Award nominee), ‘Crutchie' in Newsies (Outer Critics Circle nominee). Off-Broadway: Seven Deadly Sins, Mary Poppins, Seussical, Beauty and the Beast, A Christmas Carol. 1st Nat'l Tours: Spelling Bee, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, Mary Poppins, Ragtime. TV: The Undoing (HBO), Three Rivers (ABC), The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon), Nurse Jackie (Showtime), Looking (HBO), The Other Two (HBO). Film: The Rewrite, Marci X, Are You Joking? Andrew is the co-creator the critically acclaimed series Submissions Only and co-author of the children's series Jack & Louisa (Penguin Random House). B.F.A. University of Michigan. Follow him at @KeenanBlogger.MAGGIE KEENAN-BOLGER is the co-founder of Honest Accomplice Theatre (HAT), a New York-based theatre and media company, producing art for social change from the perspective of historically excluded communities since 2012. Along with many successful NYC productions, HAT has also toured with shows about gender and sexuality for the last seven years. In 2016, Maggie produced and directed HAT's first episode of the free educational webseries, The Trans Literacy Project, and has been releasing episodes since. This includes an episode currently being used in sexual harassment trainings throughout the state of New York. In November, Maggie produced and directed Unmuted, a live, online theatrical performance during a time of social isolation. Featuring 20 artist innovators from around the country, the show tackled topics like the Black Lives Matter movement, disability, climate change, and our connection to our ancestors. Individually, Maggie has toured the country as a performer, sex educator and teaching artist and was recognized by the White House when she was appointed an LGBT Leader of the Next Generation by then Vice President, Joe Biden. A two-time Point Foundation scholar, Maggie was named a “Person to Watch” by The Advocate and can be seen on The Good Wife with Julianna Margulies and in the movie Admission with Tina Fey.Weekly Round-Up:Listen to The Memory Palace podcast episode, “A White Horse”, recommended by Andrew.Check out the art by Black disabled artist, Rana, recommended by Maggie.Read the Story Corps questions to get a good conversation going, recommended by Celia. Learn more about Maggie's company Honest Accomplice Theatre's Trans Literary Project.Read the Psych Central article, “Coping with Grief: The Ball & The Box” by John M. Grohol, Psy.D.

This week, Henno and Bryan are joined by special guest Hillary. They discuss their week, and then talk about Hillary's depression, anxiety, bipolar, and BPD. They discuss an article and their own experiences. Please subscribe and share!   Article by John M. Grohol, Psy.D. (https://www.twitter.com/DocJohnG on Twitter) https://psychcentral.com/lib/an-overview-of-dialectical-behavior-therapy/#:~:text=Dialectical%20behavior%20therapy%20(DBT)%20is,kinds%20of%20mental%20health%20disorders.     Helpful links https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjZMORRVuv-I-qo4B0YfmOTqIOa3GUS207t5iuLZmyA/mobilebasic https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ https://www.crisistextline.org/ Text HOME to 741741 for help    Bryan's Go Fund Me -  https://www.gofundme.com/9a7ce-life-reset&rcid=r01-15522763109-dfc5d1f679c94a45&pc=tw_co_campmgmt_w   Ways to contact the show: Website: Thecrazylifepodcast.weebly.com E-mail: thecrazylifepodcast@outlook.com Show Twitter: @thecrazylifepod Gen's Twitter: @genscrazylife  shakethesheets.com Bryan's Twitter: @stewnami or @salty_language Henno's Twitter: @idahenno Henno's other podcast @MTNPod Bryan's Other Podcast: saltylanguage.com Bryan's Blog: https://stewnami.wordpress.com/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/crazylifepodcast/ iHeart Radio: http://www.iheart.com/show/263-The-Crazy-Life/ Google Play: http://thecrazylife.libsyn.com/gpm Blubrry: https://www.blubrry.com/the_crazy_life/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2irC3XxOJMEuzKtWliHiBM tangentboundnetwork.com Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-crazy-life/id1008617039 Stitcher: http://goo.gl/BDeUCZ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrj15dasmUUfzZz3Oeu_9uA TuneIn:  https://tunein.com/podcasts/Mental/The-Crazy-Life-p1149126/   Intro Music is "Life Sux" by Henno  

I have been thinking about this a lot, the fear of loss and more importantly, the fear of missing out (FOMO). So, let's talk about the fear of missing out. This is when, for example, you go to the dentist and you're sitting in the chair. The dentist is working on you and you can't really talk because you've got your mouth full of stuff, and they're just espousing whatever's going on in their world. Now, let's say they're an avid investor and all of a sudden, they give you a stock tip, and you're thinking, “Oh, that's great, thanks for the information.” You are thinking, “Oh, my dentist just gave me a stock tip and I don't want to miss out.” Now, the first question you might want to ask is, why am I even thinking about investment tips from my dentist. But secondly, is that fear of missing out, I am going to miss out on the potential. You don't even know what that investment looks like and you’re not really sure what the company is, however, somebody that has our respect as a professional has said something to us and now we're left with this fear of missing out on the opportunity. Now, maybe you go and invest some money, and it might even be money that you can't really afford to put at risk, but you do it anyhow, because of this fear of missing out. That feeling, that something else is better, potentially than what is going on right now or what I am currently working on myself. The feeling is that you're going to be left behind. You don't want to feel foolish and you don't want to look like an idiot, so you act on this. Maybe it works out? However, most of the time when we're in a place of wanting to take investment tips from our dentist or hairstylist, it's usually when the market is frothing over; in other words, lots of money is being made and everybody's a genius. To me, that's not the best time to be doing this. The fear of missing out, however, is a massive driving force against us. We can see it in our comparisons to others. What does my neighbour have? Ooh, they just bought a new car, or I'm missing out because they just went on vacation. So, we begin to make decisions based on other people's lives and experiences, rather than what's real for us, and that's where we want to check-in. Am I making this decision based on this is what I really want? Thomas DeSchutter Business Success Coaching Bloom Your Money, Your Life - ebook BloomBalance™ Sheet Bloom Conscious CashFlow™ The Bloom Living Podcast™ How to Overcome Fear Of Loss And Pursue Your Dreams by Celestine Chua FOMO Addiction: The Fear of Missing Out by John M. Grohol - Psy.D. #loss #fearofloss #decision #missing #company #business #investment #share #money #thomasdeschutter #dentist #consciouscash #cashflow #dividends #working #song #tencommandments #cash #based #upbeattempo #shooter #FOMO #fearofmissingout

When death is approaching, you don't have to welcome it, but you also don't have to fight it. Learn how planning for your own (or a loved one's) death doesn't have to be an existential crisis, but can instead provide a degree of safety and comfort. Listen in as Dr. John Grohol explains that there is a degree of wisdom in realizing that everything must pass, and your time will come. John M. Grohol, Psy.D. is the founder and editor in chief of Psychcentral.com.

Description: Cognitive Distortions are ways our mind convinces us of something that isn’t really true. There are many different types but Clare and Sasha explore distortions that they think they have/are working on. Not only touching on the cognitive distortions they have but also going into how therapy has helped and ways they work to combat these distortions. Disclosure: We are not therapists, we are only discussing our experiences in hopes that it will help others. Please seek help if you are feeling depressed, share your feelings with family, friends, a therapist, or call the National Suicide Hotline for immediate help: 1-800-273-8255. You don't have to suffer alone or in silence. Zig Ziglar said “F-E-A-R has two meanings: ‘Forget Everything and Run,’ or, ‘Face Everything and Rise.'" - We dare you to rise! Dare: Read 15 Common Cognitive Distortions by Dr. John M. Grohol then ask yourself if you have any of these distortions. If so, come up with a plan to combat them. Socials Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thedare2rise Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedare2rise/ Twitter: @thedare2rise Instagram: @thedare2rise email: thedare2rise@gmail.com Resources: 15 Common Cognitive Distortions Article by Dr. John M. Grohol: https://www.kenttompkins.com/uploads/6/5/3/9/65392683/cognitive_distortions_pdf.pdf Automatic Thoughts Analysis: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xvyrQyGGOoh4BDUoGAO359qKuCN3-VJGJcnZToGvfpg/edit?usp=sharing Netflix: Brené Brown: The Call to Courage Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gr-WvA7uFDQ

Before listening to this episode, check out ERP 074: How To Combat The Damage Of Stress In Your Relationship – Part One. “Up to 98 percent of American adults report feeling some form of stress on a regular basis.” writes Laura Newcomer in “Is Stress Hurting Your Relationship?” In part one to the podcast topic, I layout for you: What is stress? Damage of stress. Stress inventory. Stress curve. Signs and symptoms of stress. I also give you the first two ways to combat stress in your relationship. 6 WAYS TO COMBAT STRESS IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP   1. KNOW YOUR STRESS CUES (OR WARNING SIGNS) See part one for a description on the first two ways to combat stress in your relationship. Be sure and listen to the podcast episode for stories, examples, and more suggestions. 2. HOLD THE BIGGER PICTURE IN MIND   3. LEARN TO RESET & REFUEL (INDIVIDUALLY & AS A COUPLE) Olympic athletes have to actively manage their stress levels, so that they can be in their peak performance zone. You want to know what works for you. Exercise. Social support. Deep breathing. Mindfulness mediation. Rest & sleep. “Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under the trees on a summer’s day, listening to the murmur of water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.” – John Lubbock Nature. Getting creative. Listening to music. Positive or balanced thinking. Quiet time. Journal. “The take-away for couples is simple — each individual needs to learn to deal with stress in positive ways outside of the relationship (through activities to minimize the buildup of stress in the first place, regular exercise, and other stress-relief activities). No matter how well you function in everyday life, all the skills in the world may go to hell in a hand-basket when stressed out.” by John M. Grohol, Psy.D 4. HAVE A STRESS PROTOCOL Be on the same team. Develop a plan for when life gets stressful. Scale back, say no, take on less, do less. Keep things simple. Give yourself space to reevaluate and renegotiate. List ideas for each area in your stress protocol: Emotionally: Example: “It seems like you might be under a lot of stress. What can I do that will help you feel that I got your back? Physically: Example: “I need a little more sleep.” “I know you like a little more quiet time.” Mentally: Offer help reframing and keeping things perspective. Example: “Can I help point out things you may be overlooking about the situation? Can I remind you of some of your strengths here?” Relationally: Example: “I know we are both stressed. Can we talk about our expectations for this coming week?” 5. ENCOURAGE HEALTH Have your partner’s back. Try to support your partner way of dealing with stress (even if it is different from your way of dealing with stress). Use your stress protocol to bring your stress levels down and initiate de-stress strategies with your partner. Offer care, support, and understanding to yourself and your partner. 6. PRIORITIZE YOUR CONNECTION Prioritize time with partner. Find ways to rejuvenate and nurture each other (however small). Trade foot massages or neck massages. Go for a nice walk together. Go soak in a hot tub together. Laugh together. Play together. Be creative. Do something different. Think about the long-term result. What is the long-term cost of not connecting in a years time? What is the long-term benefit of connecting in a years time? “The time to relax is when you don’t have time for it.” ~ Sydney J. Harris MENTIONED: Stress Hurts Relationship, By John M. Grohol, Psy.D Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale Is Stress Hurting Your Relationship? Here’s How to Fix It, by Laura Newcomer Definition of Stress by Merriam-Webster TRANSCRIPT: Click on this link to access the transcript for this episode: ERP 075: How To Combat The Damage Of Stress In Your Relationship Part II If you have a topic you would like me to discuss or a situation you would like me to speak to, please contact me by clicking on the “Ask Dr. Jessica Higgins” button here. Thank you so much for your interest in improving your relationship. Also, I would so appreciate your honest rating and review. Please leave a review by clicking here. Thank you!  If you are interested in developing new skills to overcome relationship challenges, please consider taking the Empowered Relationship Course or doing relationship coaching work with me. SHARE THIS:

WHAT IS STRESS? Definition of Stress by Merriam-Webster: Stress is “a physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension and may be a factor in disease causation” and “tend to alter an existent equilibrium.” DAMAGE OF STRESS Stress is a common part of our lives, yet it is easy for us to undermine its impact on our well-being and our relationships. In fact, many of us become numb to the symptoms and warning signs of stress. However, when we ignore our symptoms and signs of stress, we remove our opportunity to reduce stress effectively. Furthermore, stress has a tendency to produce more stress. Have you ever been around someone who is extremely stressed? Stress almost feels contiguous. When partners are both negatively affected by stress, it can have a serious impact on the relationship. Stressed out couples argue more, turn away from each other more, feel more disconnected, frustrated, and angry with one another. Couples experiencing stress also find it difficult to relax and enjoy each other, as well as seeing each other in a positive light. LONG-TERM STRESS If stress is unchecked, couples may end up dealing with bigger problems down the road. There are many consequences to the long-term experience of disconnection, dissatisfaction, unhappiness, conflict, and negativity (i.e. depression, anxiety, divorce). “Relationships exposed to high stress for a long amount of time are bound to falter, no matter how well each individual’s relationship skills. During such times, we are more likely to see the relationship as being negative, not realizing the impact the stress is having in the validity of our evaluation — it colors our perception of the relationship itself. Remove the stress, and people’s positive relationship skills can once again — and usually do — take over.” By John M. Grohol, Psy.D STRESS INVENTORY: Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale STRESS CURVE: SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF STRESS: Emotionally: Apprehension or feeling anxious More irritable or getting upset more easily Social withdrawal and/or loneliness Restless and worrying Anger and/or sadness (smiling and laughing less) Feeling insecure or more fearful Dissatisfaction Physically: Fatigue and lack of energy Muscle tension and unable to relax Shortened or shallow breathing Headache & dizziness Stomach ache Sleep problems Weight gain or loss Low sexual desire Increase in substance use (i.e. sugar, alcohol, caffeine, etc.) Mentally: Inability to concentrate or focus (i.e. more preoccupied) Confusion Forgetful and/or daydreaming Decrease in productivity, creativity, and/or curiosity Burnout Negative thinking Guilt “When under increased stress, we feel perceived slights, for instance, by our significant other more acutely.” By John M. Grohol, Psy.D. “One study that followed 80 couples over four years found that those who experienced more stress outside of their relationship reported feeling less comfortable and less close with their partner. They also felt less sure of the relationship than folks who experienced less stress.” by Laura Newcomer Relationally: Shorter fuse, less patience, Focus on pain and negativity More likely to have a stronger reaction Not available for connection Kill libido Communication does downhill Lack of listening More judgement and tendency to blame Feel attraction towards other people: “Research shows we’re more likely to feel attracted to other people when feeling taxed. Anxiety can make us fantasize about being with a different partner and pay less positive attention to the one we already have.” by Laura Newcomer In the field of psychology, it is a common understanding that people tend to regress when under stress. People’s level of functioning and skilfulness is lowered. “Ability alone, as the researchers note, does not ensure that you’ll be able to respond appropriately in your relationship. In may be necessary but not sufficient to have good relationship skills, because you may not be able to draw upon those skills when under increased stress. The researchers also found that a person’s relationship abilities — like relationships themselves — wax and wane over time. They are not these static skills that exist in some vacuum. In times of stress, this research suggests that we can’t always call upon our positive relationship or communication skills — the stress can overwhelm us and our abilities.” by John M. Grohol, Psy.D. 6 WAYS TO COMBAT STRESS IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP 1. KNOW YOUR STRESS CUES (OR WARNING SIGNS) How do you typically respond to stress in your life? Can you look back on past stress in your life and notice patterns or common stress symptoms? How do you know when you are stressed? What are your cues (i.e. eye twitches, neck and shoulder tension, more accident prone, smile less, laugh less, more preoccupied, more perfectionist, etc.)? Ask your partner, “what do know about me when I am stressed?” How do you know when your partner is stressed? What are your partner’s stress cues and signs? What happens in your relationship when one or both of you are stressed (i.e. fight more, have less sex, less connection, etc.)? Use the list of signs and symptoms of stress (see above) as a resource list to identify your stress cues. Take the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale to get your stress score to identify your level of stress. Identify the source stress: Take time to explore the sources of stress in your life. 2. HOLD THE BIGGER PICTURE IN MIND Acceptance. Don’t fight what is happening. Sure, you may not enjoy or prefer the stressful circumstance. However, struggling with the reality tends to create more suffering. Recognize the stress as the issue, not your partner. Neither one of you are to blame. Everyone deals with stress differently (i.e. zone out, cry, sleep more). Being stressed is NOT character flaw! Compassion. You and your partner are doing the best that you can. Flexibility. Remember the stressful situation is temporary, and/or try to get perspective that your life is more than this stressful experience. Forgiveness. Can you give your partner the benefit of the doubt? If you recognize an issue or concern (that you cannot overlook), make a point to address it. Otherwise, can you offer some grace and slack to your partner? Gather resources. Ask family or friends to help out. Do a trade with someone to get support. Hire some extra help. Stay tuned for the next 4 Ways To Combat Stress In Your Relationship in the next podcast episode. MENTIONED: Stress Hurts Relationship, By John M. Grohol, Psy.D Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale Is Stress Hurting Your Relationship? Here’s How to Fix It, by Laura Newcomer Definition of Stress by Merriam-Webster TRANSCRIPT: Click on this link to access the transcript for this episode: ERP 074: How To Combat The Damage Of Stress In Your Relationship If you have a topic you would like me to discuss or a situation you would like me to speak to, please contact me by clicking on the “Ask Dr. Jessica Higgins” button here. Thank you so much for your interest in improving your relationship. Also, I would so appreciate your honest rating and review. Please leave a review by clicking here. Thank you!  If you are interested in developing new skills to overcome relationship challenges, please consider taking the Empowered Relationship Course or doing relationship coaching work with me.