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How to Develop Effective Assertiveness Skills

Update 2021     Being assertive means being able to express your opinions, views, beliefs, show you expect respect for your rights and being able to speak up not just for yourself, but for others too who cannot do it for themselves. The main concept of being...

Are All Your Problems Marriage Problems?

Are All Your Problems Marriage Problems?

Today I'm wondering whether you've ever thought about the fact that all the problems you are experiencing are not necessarily "marriage problems?"  Sometimes just everyday problems are blamed on your marriage when they are really just life problems that are causing...

Powerful Thoughts = Powerful Feelings!

Powerful Thoughts = Powerful Feelings!

Did you know that research is very clear that when you think lovingly about your mate when you are not with them, it will make a difference when you see them again? Isn't it pretty phenomenal that you can actually create more loving feelings for your spouse when you...

Ten Dirty Secrets of Happiness

Ten Dirty Secrets of Happiness

My observation is that we want to be happy, but don't know how. This problem has been exacerbated by the messages in movies, television, and other influential media, that promote a consumer-oriented, immediate gratification society. We seem to feel entitled to be able...

Rules of the Road for Effective Communication

Rules of the Road for Effective Communication

Nobody likes conflict, yet the most innocent words or actions can result in an argument, even with the best of intentions. Don’t wait for your next argument- read this article now to learn nine "Rules of the Road" for effective communication and conflict resolution in...

Waverly Hanson

Waverly Hanson

Counselor and Author

In my personal life, I have had a long successful marriage and am currently remarrying following my husband’s death. I have three sons, helped finish raising a niece for 3 years, and have 7 grandchildren of my own. I love to spend time doing crafts and other fun activities with them. I also love performing music with my sisters in a benefit show, getting together with family and friends, ATVing in the mountains, photography, walking, traveling, love to read and creating beautiful art and decorating, and, of course, serving others by volunteering.

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