Live Bold and Bloom | Healthy Relationships

61 Of The Best Journaling Ideas To De-Stress And Feel Happy

November 24, 2020November 21, 2020 by Barrie Davenport

Sometimes, just allowing yourself to write whatever wants to come out is enough to get the words flowing, and a daily journaling provides the perfect outlet for this.

But there are times when your brain goes as blank as the page in front of you. It happens.

This is why it helps to have a list of creative journal ideas handy. The next time you find yourself looking for some journal entry ideas, I hope you’ll give this article another look (after enjoying it today).

With a list of journaling ideas at your disposal, you’re sure to find something to shake down whatever is blocking your writing flow.

Sometimes, it’s as easy as reminding yourself why you’re looking for things to journal about in the first place.

99 Compliments For Your Man To Make Him Feel Special

November 24, 2020November 19, 2020 by Barrie Davenport

You’re head over heels in love.

And everyone loves a sincere and meaningful compliment.

Think of how you felt the last time you received one.

Special. Respected. Admired. Irresistible.

You want to make him feel that way, too.

So, look through this list of 99 compliments for men.

You’ll find just the words or the inspiration you need.

Online Vision Boards: The Nine Best Vision Board Apps and Sites for 2021

November 24, 2020November 18, 2020 by Barrie Davenport

No matter your goals, an online vision board may help you achieve them.

Vision boards are powerful tools for helping people visualize their ambitions.

They are collages of images and words designed to help make your goals seem more achievable.

When you have a clear picture of what you hope to achieve, your mind starts to accept your plans as reality.

This leads to greater focus, motivation, and confidence in your abilities to succeed.

Lying By Omission: What It Is And Why It Sabotages Relationships

November 18, 2020 by Barrie Davenport

Not all lies involve saying things that aren’t true.

Sometimes you might omit specific details to avoid an unpleasant reaction or to spare someone’s feelings.

And you might have wondered, “Is omitting considered lying?” The short answer is yes.

Granted, it’s hard to tell the whole truth if you know it will change the outcome in a way you probably won’t like.

Lying by omission can be a form of self-preservation.

Unfortunately, even well-intentioned lies of omission can sabotage your relationship.

13 Proactive Things To Do If You’ve Never Been In A Relationship

November 17, 2020 by Barrie Davenport

Your teens and perhaps your twenties have come and gone, and you've yet to have a relationship.

Maybe you've never dated, and at this point, you feel like you're missing out on an essential part of life.

As you see your friends dating and sometimes forging serious relationships, you ask yourself, “Is it normal to have never been in love?”

The answer is that yes, it is normal.

Love is complicated and cannot be forced, but you can do more to invite love into your life if you wish.

159 Romantic Things To Do With the One You Love

November 18, 2020November 14, 2020 by Barrie Davenport

When we first meet a romantic partner, we spend a lot of time doing fun activities together and creating memories.

We believe this blissful stage in our relationship will last forever.

But with time, that initial euphoria wanes, life resumes its normal course, and we refocus on our everyday lives.

Once we are in our busy routines, we forget to schedule romantic things to do together as a couple the way we did in the early days.

However, studies have shown that there is a high correlation between couples having fun and having a happy marriage.

The more fun you have with your partner throughout your years together, the happier your relationship will be over time.

It is important to make positive memories with your partner to keep your relationship healthy and thriving.

29 Of The Most Important Values To Live By

November 18, 2020November 12, 2020 by Barrie Davenport

What values are important to a life well lived?

What do you want to be known for?

What qualities do you admire in others and work to cultivate in yourself?

And how do those qualities reflect your core beliefs?

Your life values are those that, once you identify them, help you with decision-making and provide the building blocks for your character — specifically the one you want to have.