3 Steps To Mindfully Wrap Up 2012

Another year has passed, gifting us with an additional collection of memories, transitions, and events to add to our life’s experience. In order to integrate these happenings and successfully move forward, it is helpful for us to find meaningful ways to reflect on the steps we’ve taken over the year, ...

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9 Warning Signs Of A Toxic Relationship

We recently surveyed more than 100 YourTango Experts and discovered that 89% of them felt that half (or more!) of all people are in toxic relationships. So we asked them, "What are the most ...

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Five Tips for Staying Empowered in Conflict

One of the most common ways that we give up our power and contribute to the escalation of conflict in our relationships is when we blame.  Anytime we remain focused on our partner’s behavior, we abandon our possibility for control and change since we are the only one we are capable of ...

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Developing a Gratitude Ritual

Gratitude is the single most important tradition of our lives. It welcomes a kind of peace and joy in our hearts that only grace knows. Contrary to popular belief, gratitude isn’t just a feeling – it is an experience that we cultivate through intentional daily practice. Choosing to mindfully ...

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Tips for Creating a Healing Bedtime Ritual

Throughout our days we are fielding the energy of numerous people, places, and experiences. Whether we are consciously aware of it or not, we are either choosing to honor ourselves or abandon ourselves to meet the needs of others while hoping to avoid potential disagreement and gain external approval.  The ...

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