If you struggle with anxiety on a daily basis, you may find yourself using unhealthy methods, such as drug or alcohol abuse, to cope with it. For obvious reasons, this is not the best approach, but what is? Consider these strategies: 1. Deep breathing exercises. Many of us use our chests to breathe…

    Emotional intelligence is considered a much better predictor of success than pure intelligence. In many cases, it doesn’t matter how intelligent you are. You know plenty of people that possess average intelligence that are very successful. The struggling genius is quite common. There’s more to life than being able to do calculus in…

Your partner’s stress affects you too. You may be dealing with demanding jobs and chronic health issues. You may have personalities that are prone to anxiety. Depending on how you respond to these daily challenges, you can lighten your load or you can wind up adding to the pressure. Your home can be a refuge where…

Perfection is an impossible goal that can hurt your relationship. Instead of trying to reach for perfection, focus on growing and nurturing your relationship. Your relationship will never be perfect, but it can still be happy and strong. Try these techniques and discover greater happiness together: 1. Avoid the comparison trap. Couples are frequently misled…