Even the most capable of professionals can find themselves caught up in unproductive thinking—especially when under pressure. Left unchecked, these patterns can affect decision-making, communication ...

We all have that inner voice. The one that whispers you’re not good enough whenever you try something new. The one that catalogs every embarrassing thing you’ve ever done and replays them on loop at 3 ...

Relationship patterns keep us safe. And in order to break them gently, we need more discernment and less self-criticism. Relationship research has made it distinctively clear that most relationships ...

Toxic communication habits can be tough to unlearn, especially when we don’t even realize we’re using them. The truth is, most of us were never taught how to communicate effectively. Raele Altano, a ...

We all like to think we’re enlightened enough to make better choices for our kids than to repeat some of the shortcomings of our own upbringing. We want them to know they’re cared for, and we want to ...

While we’re deep in the throes of summer, some of us are thinking ahead to “cuffing season,” which typically falls in the fall and winter months, and is perfect timing for a committed relationship.

People who grew up with unhealthy family patterns were likely impacted deeply by them. It’s not easy to grow up in an unstable home environment. Even if someone wants to break the cycle, it can be ...