Living the Questions

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.

Stress

Self-Compassion a Vital Key to Dealing with Exam Stress

Barbara Markway Ph.D. on May 8, 2017

Are exams stressing you out? New research shows a way through.

Are exams stressing you out? New research shows a way through.

Relationships

My Top Four Relationship Posts After Four Million Views

Barbara Markway Ph.D. on April 24, 2017

My best advice to deepen, strengthen, and even save relationships.

My best advice to deepen, strengthen, and even save relationships.

Stress

Ten Simple Tips to Manage the Stress of Moving

Barbara Markway Ph.D. on March 29, 2017

Is moving stressing you out? A few tweaks can go a long way.

Is moving stressing you out? A few tweaks can go a long way.

Is your partner needy and insecure, or is it you?

Self-Control

The Secret to Keeping Your New Year's Resolution

Barbara Markway Ph.D. on March 2, 2017

The real reason you haven't kept your resolution will surprise you.

The real reason you haven't kept your resolution will surprise you.

Chronic Pain

Does Acupuncture Hurt? And Does It Help?

Barbara Markway Ph.D. on June 28, 2016

A psychologist with chronic pain shares her first experience with acupuncture: "I felt like I was a ham being baked."

A psychologist with chronic pain shares her first experience with acupuncture: "I felt like I was a ham being baked."

Relationships

Three Enticing Ways to Improve Communication and Intimacy

Barbara Markway Ph.D. on June 25, 2016

You've worked hard to become a good listener. But have you ever learned how to express yourself?

You've worked hard to become a good listener. But have you ever learned how to express yourself?

Career

Six Ways to Make Couples Therapy Work for You

Barbara Markway Ph.D. on May 23, 2016

Are you thinking about going to couples therapy? You'll get the best results if you avoid these common mistakes.

Are you thinking about going to couples therapy? You'll get the best results if you avoid these common mistakes.

Spirituality

4 Powerful Ways Spirituality Can Ease Anxiety and Depression

Barbara Markway Ph.D. on March 31, 2016

Have standard treatments for depression and anxiety failed you, or only partially helped? Maybe there's another way.

Have standard treatments for depression and anxiety failed you, or only partially helped? Maybe there's another way.

Meditation

How to Put More Magic in Your Meditation Practice

Barbara Markway Ph.D. on February 3, 2016

Have you tried meditating before and felt like you failed? This tweak can go a long way.

Have you tried meditating before and felt like you failed? This tweak can go a long way.

Trauma

Is Your Therapist 'Trauma-Informed'? (And Why It Matters)

Barbara Markway Ph.D. on December 29, 2015

New principles guide our understanding of effective trauma care.

New principles guide our understanding of effective trauma care.

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.

Gratitude

Giving Thanks for the Gift of Time

Barbara Markway Ph.D. on November 26, 2015

Death was close, but for some reason, now was not my time.

Death was close, but for some reason, now was not my time.

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.

Forgiveness

6 Reasons Nice People Can Hurt Your Feelings

Barbara Markway Ph.D. on April 21, 2015

Are your feelings easily hurt? These tips can take the sting out of the thoughtless things people can say.

Are your feelings easily hurt? These tips can take the sting out of the thoughtless things people can say.

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!

Relationships

Why the Best Relationship Advice May Be to Stay Out of One

Barbara Markway Ph.D. on March 17, 2015

Is your fear of being alone killing your relationships?

Is your fear of being alone killing your relationships?