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Stress
6 Reasons Why You Should Use a Daily Planner

Barbara Markway Ph.D. on August 9, 2018

Imagine going seamlessly from one responsibility to the next without having to worry about missing something, being late, or having to back out at the last minute.

Imagine going seamlessly from one responsibility to the next without having to worry about missing something, being late, or having to back out at the last minute.

Spirituality
Are You Obsessed with Buzzfeed Quizzes?

Barbara Markway Ph.D. on September 30, 2017

We seem to be obsessed with taking quizzes such as those found on BuzzFeed about our personality. Here are some questions to help you understand your deepest self.

We seem to be obsessed with taking quizzes such as those found on BuzzFeed about our personality. Here are some questions to help you understand your deepest self.

Career
Help, I Hate My Job!

Barbara Markway Ph.D. on December 14, 2015

Research shows that up to 70% of people dislike their jobs. But there’s hope. A few tweaks can significantly increase your happiness at work.

Research shows that up to 70% of people dislike their jobs. But there’s hope. A few tweaks can significantly increase your happiness at work.

Marriage
Why Is He Acting That Way?

Barbara Markway Ph.D. on June 24, 2015

Has your partner ever acted in a way that confused you? Maybe he’s been emotionally distant lately, even though it seems like you had been getting along fine. It’s easy to get mad and make accusations when you’re not sure what’s going on in a relationship. But that only makes the situation worse. Here's what to do instead.

Has your partner ever acted in a way that confused you? Maybe he’s been emotionally distant lately, even though it seems like you had been getting along fine. It’s easy to get mad and make accusations when you’re not sure what’s going on in a relationship. But that only makes the situation worse. Here's what to do instead.

Loneliness
6 Tips to Beat Loneliness for Good

Barbara Markway Ph.D. on May 18, 2015

Are you hungry for love? These six tips will help you create the intimacy you desire, and also show you how to avoid toxic affection.

Are you hungry for love? These six tips will help you create the intimacy you desire, and also show you how to avoid toxic affection.

Stress
Your Ultimate Self-Care Assessment (with resources!)

Barbara Markway Ph.D. on April 11, 2015

Self-care is more than bubble baths. It's about how you approach each aspect of your life. Below are different categories of self-care with questions designed to help you reflect on how you're doing in each area. This isn't a tool to make you feel guilty. Approach these questions with gentleness and curiosity. Resources follow the questions. Enjoy!

Self-care is more than bubble baths. It's about how you approach each aspect of your life. Below are different categories of self-care with questions designed to help you reflect on how you're doing in each area. This isn't a tool to make you feel guilty. Approach these questions with gentleness and curiosity. Resources follow the questions. Enjoy!