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"...misery thrives on loneliness and that solitude without peace only breeds more misery."

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Here we are in mid-February. As I write this post, it is currently snowing outside and 27°F. Colorado weather is pretty crazy. Just two days ago, it was beautiful, sunny, and I went (jacketless!) to the park with my seven-month-old so he could try out a swing for the first time (he loved it, by the way). Now, it’s cold, snowing, and overcast. Days like today make me long for the summertime with abundant sunshine, longer daylight hours, and overall happiness. I, like numerous

‘Tis the season for engagement Fa la la la la, la la la la! Boutonnieres and flower arrangements Fa la la la la, la la la la! Rented tuxes, bridesmaids dresses Fa la la, la la la, la la la! Time to discuss marital stresses Fa la la la la, la la la la! Alright, I’m in a silly mood today, thus my little song for you about premarital counseling. On a more serious note, did you know in a study about marital satisfaction, the couples who completed some sort of marriage preparation

Let’s be honest. Many people dread the holidays because of their family. Everyone has at least one family member who drives you crazy when you spend more than 20 minutes together. And the holidays are usually the one time during the year where you have to spend an extended amount of time in close proximity. Now, I’m not here to tell you that you have to get along with everyone in your family – that’s probably unrealistic. However, you can enjoy your holiday celebrations in sp

Do you find yourself stressed out and stuck in a rut? Try out some of these healthy stress-reducing activities to get you back to feeling good again. 1. Exercise Get up and move around! Studies consistently show that exercise reduces stress greatly whether it's going for a walk with your dog or joining the gym. 2. Breathe This one seems silly because you do it all day long, but when is the last time you actually thought about how you breathe? By taking slow, mindful breaths,