Barry’s Blog

So many of us seek out relationships without fully considering all of the emotions that can arise from it. Yes, of course excitation is one on the upside but the converse has sadness or anger or disappointment as well. It is life.  The key to a good relationship...

Everyone knows how easy it is to look at a previous relationship and see it in rose- colored glasses. It's important when deliberating getting back together with an ex to think critically first. Yes, you are "emotional" about things because you have been...

Do you find it difficult to start and stick to new habits? There are plenty of ways to make sticking to a new habit easier. Part of continuing a new habit is making it as easy for yourself as possible. I’ve learned the following techniques from the book Atomic...

Many of us avoid conflict at all costs, but unresolved conflict can lead to resentment and other problems down the line. The truth is, conflict is inevitable, so we might as well get comfortable with it transpiring.  To benefit both you and the other person in...

As we all know, life is full of highs and lows. As much as we wish life was all sunshine and rainbows, it’s important to try to make the best of the less desirable parts of life. In any case, it can be useful to be self aware, what causes certain emotions in us and...

Do you realize that one-third of our lives is spent in sleep? That is if you get 8 hours in our 24 hour days. Sleep is significant in pretty much every part of your life. It affects your brain function, mood, overall health, and much more. We all hear how important it...

While it seems many people have grown familiar with social cues, there seems to be a severe lack of empathy and mutual respect in conversations about politics. It’s one of the few things people tend to avoid in conversation. I always strongly recommend deflect,...

With age comes wisdom, experience. The 20/40/60 principle helps a younger audience see life from the other side of the looking glass. It states “In your 20s, you are concerned about what people think or would say about you. In your 40s, you stop worrying about what...

Are YOU happy to kiss 2023 goodbye? Whether 2023 was good or not-so-good year, we are so excited for the year 2024 Right? Let's make it The Best. How? Don't make resolutions--make Goals! (Resolutions have been around since the Babylonians in 2000BC but commonplace...