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By Alex BlackwellOct 8, 20071 topic

Attracted to Love and Wounds?

You bring love and an honest commitment to your relationship. You are attracted by your partner’s well-meaning heart, his or her good looks as well as their personality and engaging mannerisms.nnEven though you may not realize it, you also bring the wounds you suffered as a child to your relationship. And you may also not realize you are probably attracted to someone who you believe will give you a different outcome for these wounds. nnSimply put, you become attracted to so

Primary topic: Marriage Coaching
Marriage Coaching
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By Alex BlackwellSep 27, 20071 topic

5 Ways To Find & Maintain Financial Success

There is a common belief, or myth, that having money, a lot of money, can compromise your integrity and the pursuit of earning money is not a noble or decent endeavor. However, keep in mind that money, per se, doesn’t define your character, but rather your true character is defined by how you use and spend the money.nnSimply put, money itself is not bad or evil. In fact, having money can empower you and will lead you to finding important resources that will help you with be

Primary topic: Wealth - Creating Wealth and Building Wealth
Wealth - Creating Wealth and Building Wealth
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By Alex BlackwellSep 25, 20071 topic

It's About Time

One of the most important books in the personal development and self improvement space is Stephen Covey's classic The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People . The principles outlined in the book are indeed timeless truths. In the book, Covey said there are three basic steps you must take to get what you want out of life.n n1. Understand you can achieve successn n2. Define what success represents, for youn n3. Organize you life around its achievementn n nThese steps are not a sec

Primary topic: Time Management
Time Management
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By Alex BlackwellSep 23, 20071 topic

I Believe

I Believe- There are no accidents without value. No matter how difficult the circumstances in life, we can grow and learn from what happens to us – everything happens for a reason. Taking the time to find the value in these events is up to each of us.nnI Believe- You can not change or heal what you do not acknowledge. For real and lasting growth to occur, we must first come to terms with our reality and see it for what it really is in order to reframe it and learn from it.n

Primary topic: Inspirational Quotes
Inspirational Quotes
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By Alex BlackwellSep 22, 20071 topic

Better Health Leads To Greater Happiness

Just as setting small and attainable goals are the building blocks for achieving success; living a lifestyle of making good health choices leads to greater and more sustainable happiness.nnThe cliché “You are what you eat” does resonate with pieces of truth and common sense. There have been several health and fitness studies over the years that suggest people who are overweight, smoke and drink excessively have a predisposition to experience more bouts of depression than

Primary topic: Happiness
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By Alex BlackwellSep 20, 20071 topic

Purpose - Powered by Passion

What do you want the epitaph on your tombstone to say when you die? Many would be satisfied, if not relived, if their epitaph proclaimed, “I Survived.” Others, perhaps you, want more out of life than just going through the motions, day after day, and simply surviving.nnTo live a life of purpose, and on purpose, empowers you to be whatever you want to be and to do whatever you want to do. When your life’s purpose is powered by passion, you are able to stay on course even

Primary topic: Life Purpose
Life Purpose
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By Alex BlackwellSep 18, 20071 topic

A Parent's Gift

From the time your child is born until the time he or she is ready to walk out into the world no longer tethered to your side and free from your reach, your most important job is to improve the generational status, and perhaps legacy, of your family of origin.nnSimply put, the greatest gift you can ever give your son or daughter is to break the cycle, to some measurable level, of any dysfunction that has festered in your family for far too long.nnWe are all products of our en

Primary topic: Happiness
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By Alex BlackwellSep 17, 20071 topic

When You Feel Like Giving Up

The enemy waits and listens for your desperation. When you are at the end of your rope and can no longer see or feel what hope looks like, the enemy of your soul pounces on your confidence, shreds your dreams, and will cast a very dark shadow of doubt over what you want to be or do in your life.nnThe enemy does not want you to be successful. It delights in breaking you down to the point you surrender and exclaim things like, “What was I thinking, I can’t do something like

Primary topic: Happiness
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By Alex BlackwellSep 11, 20071 topic

Finding Happiness at Work, part 1

Summer may not be over until another couple of weeks, but with the Labor Day holiday in the United States behind us, now is the time many of us turn our attention from the relaxing and slower pace of the summer season to the more structured and focused time of when our children go back to school and we go back to rolling up our sleeves at work.nnOur jobs and careers can be both a great place for personal satisfaction and accomplishment as well as frustration and disappointmen

Primary topic: Career Development
Career Development
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By Alex BlackwellSep 8, 20071 topic

Coming Into My Own

Part Six in the “Coming Into Your Own” Series nnIn the first five parts of the “Coming Into Your Own” series I highlighted different people with different backgrounds and with different points of view. The one common thread that ties these people together is their passion, not just to live life on their terms, but to live a life each can truly call their own. The motivation for doing so is to claim, or to reclaim, something just for them – someth

Primary topic: Happiness
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By Alex BlackwellSep 5, 20071 topic

Find Your Own Truth and Happiness

Part Five in the “Coming Into Your Own” Series nnTruth exists for each one of us. The key is to find your truth. Too often, we are influenced by the expectations of our parents and culture to define what we consider to be our true nature, or true calling in life.nnFor many of us, finding our own truth is a process and it can take time. We look for it and sometimes we even rebel and shun the truth of others in order to come into our own truth. To run alone from the pack ta

Primary topic: Happiness
Happiness
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By Alex BlackwellSep 3, 20071 topic

Finding My Value in Spite of Relationships

Part Four in the “Coming Into Your Own” Series nnFor most of us, the need to have productive and intimate relationships is very important. We work on improving our marriages and friendships and sometimes, although unproductively, we try to work on others, too.nnWe often think we will be happy when our relationships are happy. This thought process is really backwards. In other words, our relationships will be happier ones when we are happier with ourselves. A big piece in

Primary topic: Happiness
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By Alex BlackwellSep 1, 20071 topic

The Day I Found the Lump

Part Three in the “Coming Into Your Own” Series nnSometimes in life we are given circumstances and conditions that are unwelcome and unfair. Going through particularly hard times can make us bitter and can cause us to feel victimized. However, there are no accidents without value. What this means is no matter what happens to us, we can find value in the event.nnThere’s no question it is difficult to find the meaning or value in an uncomfortable situation as you are enco

Primary topic: Happiness
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By Alex BlackwellAug 31, 20071 topic

Don’t Lift Boulders for Other People

Part Two in the “Coming Into Your Own” Series nnOf all of the tasks, assignments and people you take care of each day, make sure you save enough energy to take care of yourself, too. In an effort to please or to feel loved or worthy, many of us put our needs on the back burner in order to accommodate the needs of other things and other people.nnOver time, anger will build-up. You will begin to feel resentment to all those things and people who you feel are keeping you fro

Primary topic: Happiness
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By Alex BlackwellAug 29, 20071 topic

Awaken to Who You Are

Part One in the “Coming Into Your Own” Series nnEach day we can make the choice to be either a passive passenger of the past or to live in the here and now and embrace the opportunities ahead. The key to doing this is to listen and to respond to the wake-up calls when presented to us.nnLorraine Cohen shares a part of her story and how she has responded to the wake-up calls in her life which have helped her to feel more powerful and more comfortable in her own skin.nn When

Primary topic: Happiness
Happiness
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By Alex BlackwellAug 26, 20071 topic

Secret Seven of a Happy Marriage: Maintain a Commitment to the Marriage

The following seven secrets have worked very well for over 22 years in my marriage and for many other couples too. Follow them, adapt them to work in your own marriage, and you'll be on your way to having what we all want -- a happy marriage!nn1. Communicatenn2 Meet each other’s needsnn3. Learn to resolve conflictsnn4. Grow with each othernn5. Agree on money mattersnn6. Love and respectnn7. Maintain a commitment to the marriagenn Maintain a commitment to the marriage nThis

Primary topic: Marriage Coaching
Marriage Coaching
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By Alex BlackwellAug 23, 20071 topic

Secret Six of a Happy Marriage: Love & Respect

The following seven secrets have worked very well for over 22 years in my marriage and for many other couples too. Follow them, adapt them to work in your own marriage, and you'll be on your way to having what we all want -- a happy marriage!nn1. Communicatenn2. Meet each other’s needsnn3. Learn to resolve conflictsnn4. Grow with each othernn5. Agree on money mattersnn6. Love and respectnn7. Maintain a commitment to the marriagenn Love & Respect nNo matter what happens outs

Primary topic: Marriage Coaching
Marriage Coaching
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By Alex BlackwellAug 22, 20071 topic

Secret Five of a Happy Marriage: Agree on Money Matters

The following seven secrets have worked very well for over 22 years in my marriage and for many other couples too. Follow them, adapt them to work in your own marriage, and you'll be on your way to having what we all want -- a happy marriage!nn1. Communicatenn2. Meet each other’s needsnn3. Learn to resolve conflictsnn4. Grow with each othernn5. Agree on money mattersnn6. Love and respectnn7. Maintain a commitment to the marriagenn Agree on money matters nOne of the leading

Primary topic: Marriage Coaching
Marriage Coaching
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By Alex BlackwellAug 19, 20071 topic

Secret Four of a Happy Marriage: Grow with Each Other

The following seven secrets have worked very well for over 22 years in my marriage and for many other couples too. Follow them, adapt them to work in your own marriage, and you'll be on your way to having what we all want -- a happy marriage!nn1. Communicatenn2. Meet each other’s needsnn3. Learn to resolve conflictsnn4. Grow with each othernn5. Agree on money mattersnn6. Love and respectnn7. Maintain a commitment to the marriagenn Grow with each other nIt should come as no

Primary topic: Marriage Coaching
Marriage Coaching
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By Alex BlackwellAug 18, 20071 topic

Secret Three of a Happy Marriage: Learn to Resolve Conflicts

The following seven secrets have worked very well for over 22 years in my marriage and for many other couples too. Follow them, adapt them to work in your own marriage, and you'll be on your way to having what we all want -- a happy marriage!nn1. Communicatenn2. Meet each other’s needsnn3. Learn to resolve conflictsnn4. Grow with each othernn5. Agree on money mattersnn6. Love and respectnn7. Maintain a commitment to the marriagenn Learn to resolve conflicts nThe main elemen

Primary topic: Marriage Coaching
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By Alex BlackwellAug 16, 20071 topic

Secret Two of a Happy Marriage: Meet Each Other’s Needs

The following seven secrets have worked very well for over 22 years in my marriage and for many other couples too. Follow them, adapt them to work in your own marriage, and you'll be on your way to having what we all want -- a happy marriage!nnCommunicatennMeet each other’s needsnnLearn to resolve conflictsnnGrow with each othernnAgree on money mattersnnLove and respectnnMaintain a commitment to the marriagenn Meet each other’s needs n Marriage can be demanding and someti

Primary topic: Marriage Coaching
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By Alex BlackwellAug 16, 20071 topic

The Seven Secrets of a Happy Marriage

Having a happy marriage doesn't just happen by accident. It doesn't happen because love is the only ingredient needed for success or to be "perfect" for each other. Marriage is a partnership, and like any partnership, it takes commitment, dedication and hard work to nurture it and help it grow strong.nnThe following seven secrets have worked very well for over 22 years in my marriage and for many other couples too. Follow them, adapt them to work in your own marriage, and you

Primary topic: Marriage Coaching
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By Alex BlackwellAug 14, 20071 topic

Five Keys to Happiness

The keys to happiness are not a secret, they are a process. To be happier, you must practice every day. The following five keys to happiness, if practiced daily, will lead you to find greater joy, success and fulfillment.nn Savor Every Moment nTo be in the moment is to live in the moment. Too often we are thinking ahead or looking ahead to the next event or circumstance in our lives, not appreciating the “here and now.” When we savor every moment, we are savoring the happ

Primary topic: Happiness
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By Alex BlackwellAug 13, 20071 topic

Three Simple Ideas to Improve the Quality of Your Relationship

Relationships, especially intimate ones, require work, dedication and patience. Great relationships just don’t happen – they happen because both people are willing to commit time and energy to it. Although building and maintaining a mutually gratifying relationship does require effort, the ideas and concepts are simple ones. In fact, the following three ideas provide a proven roadmap for relationship success:nn1. Keep the relationship a prioritynn2. Learn to embrace diffe

Primary topic: Relationship Advice
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By Alex BlackwellAug 10, 20071 topic

Success Takes Passion

Typically when we think about passion we also think about the heart. It is in our hearts we hold our deepest desires and passions. Pursuing these desires, we believe, will lead us to the happiness, success and fulfillment we really want. To acknowledge your passion is to live your life’s purpose and to live your heart’s true desire.nnFirst of all, it’s important to understand you can achieve whatever you want; you can be the person you were meant to be; and you really c

Primary topic: Success Principles
Success Principles
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By Alex BlackwellAug 7, 20071 topic

Success takes thankfulness

Your attitude determines so many things in your life. Salespeople are trained to always maintain a positive attitude and athletes are reminded to create a winning attitude. While it’s true that commitment, persistence and faith all contribute to helping you create and maintain success in so many areas of your life, thankfulness, or gratitude, are also important.nnTo understand the power of thankfulness you need to remember the premise of the Law of Attraction which states â

Primary topic: Success Principles
Success Principles
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By Alex BlackwellAug 6, 20071 topic

Success Takes Faith

At the end of the day when you are weary from all of the effort and energy you have expended from working towards accomplishing your goals, but the dream is not yet realized, the one thing that tells you to keep going; to get up tomorrow and keep at it, is your faith.nnThere will be people who tell you that you not capable of achieving your dream. They will fill you up with lies and tell you are not enough. My friend, you are more than enough. You are worthy, capable and dest

Primary topic: Success Principles
Success Principles
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By Alex BlackwellAug 6, 20071 topic

Success Takes Flexibility

In order to find success in our lives we need to pay attention to what is working and what is not. We need to find a way to do more of what is working in order to get more of what we want. This shift in position – to change you position, is the essence of flexibility.nnA wise person once said, “If you always do what you’ve always, done, you’ll always get what your always got.” A variation of this statement provides a succinct definition for insanity as “the defini

Primary topic: Success Principles
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By Alex BlackwellAug 1, 20071 topic

Success Takes Persistence

If having a dream and planning its course is a journey, then persistence is the engine that keeps you going, no matter the obstacles or dead ends encountered along the way. Persistence is what keeps your legs under you when the waves are crashing against your body and the undertow is determined to knock you down and carry you out to a dark, deep and unforgiving sea. Persistence is your life ring, your hope and your inner voice that tells you to never give up.nnThere’s an ol

Primary topic: Motivation
Motivation
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By Alex BlackwellAug 1, 20071 topic

Keep an Open Mind

Once you have made the choice to make the commitment to pursue your dreams, you will soon see something wonderful begin to happen in your life - the Universe will actually begin to help you achieve it.nnYou just need to keep an open mind and be ready to receive what you have asked for and what the Universe has in store for you. Often called the Law of Attraction, the simply theory of “like attracts like” is put into play once you begin dreaming, living and vibrating on a

Primary topic: Success Coaching
Success Coaching
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By Alex BlackwellAug 1, 20071 topic

Success Takes Commitment

So, what are you doing with your life? Would you say you are on track and living your dreams or are you struggling each day to make it through another day the best you can – without bringing out the best in yourself or others? Are you simply existing rather than living? Are you are a human “doing” rather than a human “being?”nnIf you feel as though your life is on track, then congratulations – you are truly on the road to success. If not, then what may be missing

Primary topic: Success Principles
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By Alex BlackwellJul 30, 20071 topic

Take Out Your Garbage

Most of us carry garbage from out past into our present. This garbage is oftentimes toxic, weighs us down, causes us to be off-balance and unhappy, and it keeps us from creating the life that we want. This garbage is heavy to our hearts, souls and minds as any physical burden is to our bodies. For some, however, the presence of this bag of garbage is unnoticeable and perhaps unremarkable. After all, our garbage has contributed to creating the sum of each one of us. The garbag

Primary topic: Happiness
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By Alex BlackwellJul 30, 20071 topic

Unleash the Power of Goal Setting

Imagine how much easier it would be to succeed in life if you were constantly expecting the world to support you and bring you opportunity. Successful people do just that. Experts on the science of success know the brain is a goal-seeking organism. Whatever goal you give to your subconscious mind, it will work day and night to achieve. To engage you subconscious mind, a goal has to be measurable. When there are no criteria for measurement, it is simply something you want, a w

Primary topic: Goal Setting
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By Alex BlackwellJul 30, 20071 topic

Great Relationships Turn Negatives into Positives

Instead of dwelling on the parts of your relationship you aren’t happy with or letting them upset you or cause tension, make them positive by turning the negatives into an action list for the relationship.nnYou may have heard the expression: “When you are given lemons – make lemonade.” Overtime, relationships are handed several lemons. The sources for negative feelings and unbalance are numerous. Some are directly caused between both people because of poor or missing

Primary topic: Relationship Advice
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By Alex BlackwellJul 30, 20071 topic

Get What You Want, Right Now

A good way to tap into your unspoken wants is to pretend you have them right now. The first thing you must do, however, is to accept you are indeed worthy to have these wants, right now. There is no more waiting, or price you must pay, to begin living your life. It’s time to move past the litany of “shoulds” that stand in front of you and keep you from being who you are. You are worthy, and you are enough. Believe this and feel this.nnThink back to when you were a young

Primary topic: Goal Setting
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By Alex BlackwellJul 30, 20071 topic

Old Tapes Tell Us We Are "Not Enough"

Listening to old tapes we play over and over in our head keep us from creating the life that we want, and deserve. Think of an old tape as a message that you retrieve, perhaps subconsciously, when confronted with an opportunity for growth. The message contained in this tape is essentially a lie.nnThe lie is centered on your worth and the message has been crafted most of your life by the wounds created by shame. The lie tells us that we are not enough. Here’s how the lie wor

Primary topic: Empowerment
Empowerment
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By Alex BlackwellJul 28, 20071 topic

The Power of Daily Actions

When is the best time to start working on a new goal? The answer is simple: Begin right now, today! The biggest obstacle most of us face when starting to work towards a new goal is "the paralysis of analysis." Simply put, sometimes we can over think things too much. We are always looking for the perfect time to start, or the perfect set of circumstances that would maximize our chances of accomplishing the goal, or the waiting for the right people to show up in our lives to he

Primary topic: Goal Setting
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By Alex BlackwellJul 28, 20071 topic

Happiness Exists Beyond Our Comfort Zones

Happiness & growth happens on the other side of our comfort zone. Fear fills the gap between our comfort zone and growth. Taking the first step and walking through the fear is fundamental to creating happiness and the life we want.nnWe all have a defined comfort zone based on particular events or circumstances that have happened in our lives. Staying inside an established comfort zone can look like continuing in a job or relationship too long because the fear of changing, or

Primary topic: Happiness
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By Alex BlackwellJul 28, 20071 topic

You Get Out of It What You Put Into It

If you want the best your marriage or relationship can offer, then you need to put your best into it. The amount of energy you give your relationship will determine the degree of passion and its long-term success.nnSuccessful relationships just don’t happen; they happen because both partners treat it with respect, care and thoughtfulness. It’s easy to cut corners in life. We do it all the time. Do you always balance your checkbook to the penny every month? If you take the

Primary topic: Relationship Advice
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By Alex BlackwellJul 28, 20071 topic

Fight Fairly

No matter the topic, no matter how right you might think you might be, no matter how angry you might be, always treat your partner with respect and dignity. Strive to exemplify honor towards your mate even if they are not doing so in return. You are not responsible for his or her actions or reactions – you are only responsible for your own. Set an example. Don't use language that would intimidate or demean. Never, ever hit or push – ever! Don't bring up past grievances. F

Primary topic: Marriage Coaching
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By Alex BlackwellJul 28, 20071 topic

Master Your Emotions

Stay within your limitations and stay centered to stay on course. Too often we allow our emotions to control and dictate the scope and outcome of our lives. Our emotions sometimes tend to get out in front of us when we need to control the pace and purpose of our lives in order to realize and release our full potential.nnA good technique to learn in order to master your emotions is to be responsive, not reactive. To be reactive is to respond to a situation or comment without t

Primary topic: Personal Accountability
Personal Accountability
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By Alex BlackwellJul 25, 20071 topic

Take 100 Percent Responsibility For Your Life

This step, Take 100% Responsibility for Your Life , is the step most people are not even aware they are not living. It's analogous to being locked in jail unaware the key to freedom can be found somewhere in the cell with you.nnOne of the greatest myths many people believe today is that we are entitled to a great life and that, and that somehow, somewhere; someone is responsible for filling our lives with continual happiness, exciting career options, nurturing families and re

Primary topic: Personal Accountability
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By Alex BlackwellJul 25, 20071 topic

7 Essential Lessons to Learn How to Attract What You Want

Over the past few weeks a common theme in my articles has been to stress the importance of telling the Universe what you want. Simply put, the concept of “like attracts like” is the fundamental premise of the Law of Attraction.nnNo matter if you are looking to improve your financial status, the quality of your relationships, or better health, your first step is to focus on what you want. You will still need to work hard, manage setbacks and make adjustments, but if you ar

Primary topic: Law of Attraction
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By Alex BlackwellJul 21, 20071 topic

The Right to Have Money

Just as the color of our eyes is controlled by our DNA, so is our attitude and acceptance of money. From a very early age, our “money blueprint” is developed. Usually it is our parents who create this blueprint for us. If we see our parents begrudge those who have money, then we grow up with those same attitudes. If our parents are careless with their money; then we have a good chance of not being good savers or investors, too. In short, we inherit the idea of how we feel

Primary topic: Personal Finance
Personal Finance
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By Alex BlackwellJul 21, 20071 topic

Savor Every Moment

To be in the moment is to live in the moment. Too often we are thinking ahead or looking ahead to the next event or circumstance in our lives, not appreciating the “here and now.” When we Savor Every Moment, we are savoring the happiness in our lives.nnBy sharing the positive aspects of your life with others gives you a great opportunity to savor the moment. When something good happens to you, go ahead and celebrate the event. Tell others what has happened and the signifi

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching
Life Coach and Life Coaching
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By Alex BlackwellJul 21, 20071 topic

Frequency & Intimacy

How often do you want to make love with your partner? How often does your partner want to make love? Many times the answers to both questions are not in sync. The best answer for your relationship, however, may be found somewhere in between.nnWhen most relationships first begin there is high degree of passion and sexual frequency. The newness of discovering one another as well as the newness of the relationship is the primary contributor. Over time this new-found excitement a

Primary topic: Intimacy
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By Alex BlackwellJul 21, 20071 topic

Keep Your Balance

It doesn’t take long for you to forget about what’s important, or to even care about what’s important in your life when you allow priorities outside of the basic well-being of your family to take control of your life.nnFor too long, my career was the centerpiece of my life. This imbalance cost me in so many ways. Strained relationships with my children, a growing detachment from my wife and non-existent friendships were the outcome of this imbalance. My focus from the t

Primary topic: Happiness
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By Alex BlackwellJul 21, 20071 topic

10 Rules for a Great Relationship

Effective and mutually beneficial relationships do not need to be complex or difficult to develop and maintain. Often times when relationships or marriages fail it’s because one or both partners just give up. In successful relationships, both members work at building and growing the relationship every day.nnBut, where do you start? How can you have a healthy relationship? Even though the answers are somewhat dynamic – meaning it depends on the circumstances and the people

Primary topic: Relationship Advice
Relationship Advice
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By Alex BlackwellJul 20, 20071 topic

Discover Your True Potential

Deep down inside all of us there is a voice that speaks to our souls. This voice tells us the truth and reminds us of our reality. This voice reminds us where we have come from and where we want to go. This voice embodies and articulates the potential we each have. We need to listen to it more often.nnIt is sometimes difficult to separate what we think we should do to what motivates us and gives us the most energy. In our most introspective and vulnerable moments when we allo

Primary topic: Life Purpose
Life Purpose
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By Alex BlackwellJul 19, 20071 topic

14 Ways to Learn the Secret to Happiness

As you read and begin to use these strategies in your daily life, I challenge you not to measure your progress too quickly or too harshly. Too often we measure ourselves from where we think we should be to where we actually are right now. This will always result in a negative number. This type of measurement has a way of setting us for failure because if we don’t reach the desired goal, we may lose our confidence and sometimes our passion and energy. nnInstead, measure

Primary topic: Happiness
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