Barton Goldsmith's Blog, page 57
February 2, 2014
Post Super Bowl Depression
It may sound funny, but there’s really such a thing as the end-of-football-season blues. When you spend a bunch of Sundays gathered with friends, family and munchies, rooting for “your team,” celebrating the glorious highs and moaning over the devastating lows, you’re going to feel something when the emotional roller coaster comes to an abrupt halt.
January 28, 2014
Being a Single Parent Is NOT Easy
Keeping your spirits up is also very important to raising a child on your own. You don’t want to lay your troubles on your child—the kids are already dealing with a bunch of difficult emotions. Take care of yourself so you can take care of your child. As the instructions you get on an airplane say, “Put your own oxygen mask on first, then help your children.”
January 21, 2014
Anticipation: A Mandatory Step in the Dance of Love
In any new relationship, there is always an element of risk, and that may be what the anticipation is about. Let it keep you on your toes, so you can dance the night away with the one you love.
January 16, 2014
When Your Love Life Hits a Low Point
So the bloom is off the rose, and your relationship has been heading south for a few months or perhaps even years. Both of you know it, but neither of you talk about it. The feeling just hangs in the air like the smell of a wet dog, but nobody is wagging their tail. You have entered the relationship doldrums.
January 14, 2014
Give Yourself the Gift of a Technology Free Day
Another thing that technology has taken away from us is the ability to completely focus on what another person may be saying. When we hear that text tone, our minds go straight to “Who could that be?” When a phone rings, we all go for our hips like gunslingers in the Wild West.
January 7, 2014
Taking Positive Actions Changes Your Life
Rather than just keeping the positivity to yourself, you need to share it. Having a positive influence on those around you will change the way you feel inside. Just doing this can make you a happier person, even if you are dealing with very difficult issues.
January 6, 2014
Making the New Year Count
Many of us take New Year’s as an opportunity to pause and ponder what’s in store for the coming twelve months. Will our dreams come true, will we keep our resolutions, or will we make that huge change we’ve been pondering? Knowing who you are, knowing what you want and what you don’t want, will help you see your goals more clearly.
December 28, 2013
10 Tips to Start Over for 2014
The new year is a great time to start over. Remember that once you honestly commit to the changes, you have already begun the process.
December 26, 2013
Believe in Your Relationship
Believing in each other will enhance your life together as a couple. You can start right now by making an honest assessment of where you are in your life and by begining the repair process if you have any doubts about your relationship. The truth is it’s the only way you can move to the next level.
December 16, 2013
Share Your Difficult Feelings With the One You Love
They say talk is cheap, but it is really one of the most valuable things you can do to move your life forward and lessen your pain. It is also a true gift of friendship and love. When you take the risk of putting yourself out there to someone you trust, most often you’ll find yourself rewarded.
