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7 Keys to Happiness

Could you use more happiness in your life? I’m Sue Diamond Potts and I recently learned what factors are involved in the lives of the happiest people in the world. It may surprise you to find out it’s not what

The 4 Agreements for Peace of Mind

Going on Retreat At the end of August each year I attend a 2-week meditation retreat. This is an important time for me to exit from my busy life and look inward and upward for direction in my life. There

Did You Know…Chronic Fatigue, Frequent Confusion and High Anxiety Can Be A Direct Result of Unresolved Trauma?

According to healthline.com, ‘A traumatic event is an incident that causes physical, emotional, spiritual, or psychological harm. The person experiencing the distressing event may feel threatened, anxious, or frightened as a result. In some cases, they may not know how

3 Steps Towards An Addiction Free Life

Despite its negative consequences, most people initially start to use drugs and/or alcohol to relax or to escape a painful reality, but it can quickly turn into an addiction that changes the personality and makes the struggle to cope

Did You Know… When It Comes To Couples Therapy, Timing Matters – Part 2

On our last post, we touched on the fact many couples wait until after they are married or until their relationship is falling apart to seek help. In fact, according to Dr. John Gottman, many couples wait an average of six years

Did You Know… When It Comes To Couples Therapy, Timing Matters

In my years of practice as a couple’s therapist, I’ve noticed many couples wait until after they are married or until their relationship is falling apart to seek help. This is especially true among younger couples. For many, the notion

Did You Know… These Two Things Can Save Your Relationship?

There’s a lot of talk over the Internet about how to save a relationship that’s on the rocks. However, a study states that struggling couples need only two things: kindness and generosity. The Gottman Institute in Seattle identified these

Are You Striving To Be Your Best Self?

Years ago, I attended a talk by Dr. Wayne Dyer. I’m certain that many of you have heard of him or even read one of his many books. One that I loved was titled: “Change Your Thoughts, Change

Did You Know…

We know from current brain research that all of our experiences reflect off of the ‘mirror of memory’ in our brains. This is nothing more than the stored accumulation, both conscious and unconscious, of the history of our

Celebrating Fathers with Feelings

As Father’s Day approaches, I wanted to share about the men I help and the problems they want to overcome. While research shows that boys, generally speaking, tend not to be as relationally focused as girls, the real question

Addiction & The Brain: Is Recovery Possible?

Please share this on your social media using the buttons on the left. I am just back from the 2016 Couples Conference in San Francisco where I co-presented a workshop with Dr. Ellyn Bader on Addictions and Self-Absorption in

The Secret To Long-Term Happiness May Surprise You

It seems that happiness is a very trendy topic these days. I would say it has come into the forefront of our consciousness. The most recent Maclean’s magazine (March 14, 2016 has the following cover story: “Why You’re