Category Archives: Relationships

5 TIPS FOR SAILING THROUGH A FAMILY GATHERING

It’s true what they say that you can’t pick your relatives. People from the same family can be very different, so different in fact that at times you can wonder if you really do share a genetic heritage. And these differences include each individual’s perceptions about themselves and their role in the family system. This keep reading

Strength and Clarity at Life’s Most Difficult Moments

I have never run a guest blog on LaurieMarsden.com, but my friend Jeanne Korn recently wrote a piece about her father passing away. Her story stuck with me and I feel I want to share it with you. Jeanne really talks to our experience of processing traumatic events, letting go and living in the moment. keep reading

Getting Your Life on Track After a Relationship Ends

In life, it is inevitable that you will have your share of heartbreaks and they are never easy.  But you are strong!   It is possible to rebound from a broken relationship and not only move on, but grow from it.  But how do you go about getting your life on track after a relationship ends? keep reading

How to Find More Tranquility At Home

A 2012 study in the Journal of Psychology found that women tend to experience more stress than men. Does stress play a big part in your life? Do you find it difficult to sit back and relax at home? There are simple steps you can take to reduce stress and find more tranquility in your down time at home. keep reading

Appreciate That Special Someone on Valentine’s Day

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, why not spend some time focusing on why you love that special person in your life.  You know they have their faults, and those qualities that just drive you crazy, but how about all their positive traits?  Is it a special smile, a twinkle in their eye, the way keep reading