Isabelle
refections on 2018
Credit for this beautiful reflection goes to Hannah Keeley. Be kind to yourself as you reflect over the past year. Forgiving of self,...
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Isabelle
- Dec 23, 2018
- 1 min
Merry Christmas
Puppies’ Christmas ~ Anon It’s the day before Christmas And all through the house The puppies are squeaking An old rubber mouse. The...
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Isabelle
- Dec 16, 2018
- 2 min
5 Love Language Gift Giving Ideas
Photo credit goes to element5digital Hi friends, How are you doing during this holiday season? Excited? Stressed? Worried? Happy? All of...
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Isabelle
- Dec 9, 2018
- 3 min
a big transition in my family
Hi friends!! So this week I want to open the curtain again to let you see a glimpse of what's happening in my family. Lots of things...
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Isabelle
- Dec 2, 2018
- 3 min
Let's talk about anger
Photo credit goes to Dmitri Ulitin. This week we are looking at another uncomfortable emotion. Anger. Oh what fun, now what? I have heard...
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Isabelle
- Nov 26, 2018
- 2 min
Feeling sad during the holidays?
Photo credit goes to Iulia Mihailon Thanksgiving is behind us and we have officially begun the holiday season. It is a lot of fun for...
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Isabelle
- Nov 18, 2018
- 3 min
time to be thankful
I love POOH , don't you? It depends on us how much gratitude we hold. It does not depend on others. When my children were little we would...
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Isabelle
- Nov 11, 2018
- 3 min
mindfulness meditation for beginners
What does meditation have to do with a relationship blog, you might ask. Anything that helps you to show up a better self , a calmer self...
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Isabelle
- Nov 4, 2018
- 3 min
part 2 of 5 keys to happiness
Hi my friend, today we will revisit the 5 keys of happiness as outlined by Shawn Achor , the happiness expert. His first one was: 1) Find...
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Isabelle
- Oct 28, 2018
- 3 min
5 keys to Happiness
Hi my friend, as promised, I will summarize what Shawn Achor had to say about happiness in his famous TED talk. You might have heard this...
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Isabelle
- Oct 21, 2018
- 4 min
7 ways to be an awesome parent
Hi friends, I would love to give credit to the creator of the above picture, but I honestly don't know who it is. So thank you for the...
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Isabelle
- Oct 14, 2018
- 4 min
when adversity strikes part 2
I never expected to see such beautiful blooms at the beach! There are lots of new things for me here in Florida, and you won't see me...
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Isabelle
- Oct 7, 2018
- 4 min
when adversity strikes ( part 1)
Are you familiar with this toy? In Germany we call it the "Steh auf Maennchen" =literally "Stand up man". As the picture shows, it can...
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Isabelle
- Oct 1, 2018
- 3 min
The need to belong
Hi Friend, how are you? I'm sure you are familiar with the word tribe. A modern tribe that is. An on line tribe. Everyone is trying to...
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Isabelle
- Sep 23, 2018
- 3 min
laughter is good medicine
Have you heard about the burglar who got startled by a voice saying "Jesus is watching you". He shone his flashlight around the room and...
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Isabelle
- Sep 17, 2018
- 4 min
boundaries
Most people are confused about what boundaries are and how to use them correctly. In this newsletter I will tell you what one of my...
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Isabelle
- Sep 9, 2018
- 4 min
4 ways to deal with triggers without reacting
Hi Friends, how are you all? You know that feeling when someone says something and all of a sudden you feel your heart rate go up, your...
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Isabelle
- Aug 26, 2018
- 4 min
the double edged sword of women friendships
As much as we'd like it to look like the picture above : laughing, having a good time, being lighthearted, it also can be hard and...
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Isabelle
- Aug 19, 2018
- 4 min
gottman on trust in your marriage
Enjoy a guest post from Zach Brittle a certified Gottman therapist and licensed mental health counselor in Seattle, Washington. As you...
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Isabelle
- Aug 12, 2018
- 3 min
101 questions to ask before you get married
This is a book title by H.Norman Wright who also authored "Before you say I do". Maybe you are familiar with the author , maybe not....
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