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Vacation gets a lot of attention this time of year as Central Texas temperatures climb and people flee to the beach, the mountains or a nearby lake. But perhaps you are among the 43 percent of Americans who do not use all of their vacation time each year. Then this message is definitely for you:...

While many of us may have sensed it intuitively, there is now science behind the statement that “Love is all you need.” A 75-year longitudinal study by Harvard researchers suggests that love is indeed key to a happy and fulfilling life. While love seems to be a universally valued attribute, defining it in behavioral terms can be a...

“All the effort in the world won’t matter if you’re not inspired.”―Chuck Palahniuk, Diary How inspired are you? What motivates you to be a better person, or to do better work? Maybe it’s a memorable phrase or moving piece of art. Perhaps it’s an individual, or an enlightening experience. LinkedIn recently launched an Inspiration Index, which asks members...

“If you ask what is the single most important key to longevity, I would have to say it is avoiding worry, stress and tension. And if you didn’t ask me, I’d still have to say it.” – George F. Burns Stress is a major problem for many people — a hectic, stressful job, a chaotic home...

Want to fix a relationship(link is external) and get closer to your children, sister or brother, parents, or friends? Feeling close to our loved ones feels good. It’s neurochemical; each moment of connection spurts oxytocin into your system. Oxytocin is a chemical your body generates that: makes you feel good; promotes bonding; and enhances your sense of self-confidence and security....

There are not a whole lot of things that people can do on a first date. Usually, they are sitting together somewhere holding a drink in one hand or a cup of coffee. Sometimes they meet for dinner. Often, if the date has been arranged over the internet, that meeting was set up sensibly only...

No matter who you are, where you’re from, or what your past has been, you probably want to be happy. I’m talking about the kind of happiness that makes you want to dance your feet off, love your heart out, and laugh your head off. The pursuit of happiness is a personal mission happening at...

“Do you have blue eyes? Wear a dark or light blue shirt. Do you have green eyes? Wear a white or light or mossy green shirt.”   Whether you pride yourself on being on top of the latest trends, or you’re admittedly a non-fashionista who just likes some nice kit now and then, the threads...

At the last dating workshop I taught, several people expressed the thought that they couldn’t bear to date again. “I just can’t take any more hurt,” lamented one woman. While one man complained, “Putting myself out there only to get shot down another time is too much heartache.” Letting yourself be vulnerable is risky. Yet,...

How to bring back the sparkle to an unhappy relationship You can solve your relationship problems and turn an unhappy marriage or relationship into a happy one. Use the tried and tested methods from my practice and the very best relationship teachers around (see example), stay positive and love like there’s no tomorrow. I’m right here beside you...