Blog for Better Living
Raising Emotionally Confident Children: 5 Do’s and Don’ts
By: Other | March 27, 2014
Written by Francine Martinez, Ph.D. One of the things that commonly happens when people become parents is this introspection about how they want to influence the life of their child. We can talk idealistically about the values we want to model and instill, yet we are all tested at one time or another, sometimes seeing […]
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Achieving Ideal Work/Life Balance
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | March 5, 2014
Last month, Rochelle was interviewed for the B2B Marketing Bopcast on how business professionals can manage stress and achieve a work/life balance. Below is a snippet of the interview and the full audio and transcript is available on Bop Design’s Bop Blog. “I think that the biggest obstacle for business professionals is really negative thinking. […]
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Learn To Love Your Stress
By: Other | February 26, 2014
Written by Missy Betts What can I say about stress that hasn’t been said already? Too much stress is bad… etc., etc., etc… We all know stress is bad and I can’t think of a single person who doesn’t want to avoid it. It’s not like we are intentionally going out looking for it, so […]
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Attachment. Is it really a good thing?
By: Other | February 19, 2014
Written by Fabiola Figueroa, Ph.D. We as a society grow attached to many things. We initially attach to our caregivers when we are very young. However, as we grow up, we start being conditioned to attach to not only people, but to materials, to memories, to celebrities, to ideas, to places, to opinions, to experiences, […]
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When the Question “How was your Day?” Isn’t Enough for Couples
By: Other | February 7, 2014
Written by Francine Martinez, Ph.D. “When my kids become wild and unruly, I use a nice, safe playpen. When they’re finished, I climb out.” ~Erma Bombeck Parenthood is one of the most challenging, rewarding, confusing and personal growth experiences someone can have. Having recently become a grandparent and having had some time between my daughter’s […]
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Non-Defensive Communication In 3 Easy Steps
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | January 29, 2014
Do you want to communicate honestly without getting defensive or into power struggles – no matter how others act? When we get defensive, we make it that much harder for people around us to hear what we’re saying. It also becomes more difficult to listen to what they have to say. Most everyone has a […]
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12 Habits of Successful People
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | January 21, 2014
Success is not just defined by the title you hold, or the things that you have, but rather, from the obstacles that you have had to overcome to be where you are today. Successful people aren’t just born, they have learned the skills to persevere and maintain focus. The following twelve habits can help you […]
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Looking for Creative Ways to Ring in the New Year?
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | December 31, 2013
New Year’s Eve is a time of reflection, joy, and celebration. For many, plans include spending time with loved ones with a focus on fun and entertainment. If you are struggling with what to do this year, or if you are looking for a change of your usual tradition, here are some suggestions to ring […]
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6 ways your food affects your mood
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | December 23, 2013
We all know the positive benefits of a healthy diet. Eating right gives you more energy, can improve the way you look, and is good for your heart, digestion, and muscles. What many people don’t realize, however, is that eating well can also improve your mood! The food we eat triggers chemical and physiological changes […]
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