You know the feeling, we all do…You’re angry, frustrated and/or upset with your partner. But rather than acknowledge it and communicate whatever the issue is to your partner, you rely on certain habits because you know them. But you also know the habits don’t get you anywhere. And often times, you don’t even know exactly how to identify when you’re slipping back into bad-habit mode. Here are three common habits to avoid in your relationship:

1. Defensiveness

You go into “defense mode.” You build an emotional fortress around yourself, and pace behind its walls, reinforcing the stories you’ve told yourself about why your upset. You rehash the reasons for your suffering and stew in them. You almost take pleasure in your active effort not to work toward resolving anything.

By Christina Sarich
 

HJ: Sometimes we just need simple reminders to keep us on track.  Day to day life can be confusing and overwhelming and trying to live consciously in a generally unconscious world can nudge us a bit off track at times.  That’s why it’s so important to immerse yourself in spiritual material daily whether that means reading an article or a book or doing something meditative, whatever form that may take for you.  This article is just that.  A series of profound yet simple reminders to help you stay on the path of happiness and find deeper peace and fulfillment in your everyday life.

- Truth

9 Good Reminders that Will Change the Way You Think

By Marc Chernoff | Marc and Angel

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“The world as we have created it ...

In today’s world, we’re connected to people in ways like never before. In the early days of language, we just tried to understand each others’ body language. But now, we can improve upon how we act and communicate with others. Here are 9 behaviors that you should avoid doing – they push people away!

Dominating People

Everyone wants to be a leader, but there’s a difference between being a leader and being a dictator. Remember, being a leader is about guiding people, not commanding and controlling them. Don’t try to force your will on your friends or on your partners. It’s something people don’t put up with.

Being Judgmental

This is a tough one sometimes. People judge others all the time. It’s something we do. But it’s important not to let your [un]natural preference for judging others to get in the way...