A large part of my work at the Money Coaching Institute is working with couples who have money issues. Financial conflict is common in many relationships and left unmanaged, can seriously fracture a marriage. And  unfortunately, money issues remain one of the most common causes of divorce today. In my experience, many relationships could be…

Did you know that practicing gratitude can actually improve your brain function and overall physical and emotional well-being? Well, it’s true.  Brain scans and research conducted by renown psychiatrist, Dr. Daniel Amen showed a significant improvement in brain function following the practice of gratitude. For years now, spiritual leaders and psychologists have claimed that a…

Money problems, mounting bills or job loss can be very stressful on any relationship. When we are stressed, we are not always our best selves and it can be easy for couples to fall into the trap of anger and blame. Which is sort of like throwing gasoline on a fire…it simply causes the problems…

When bad things happen and we experience a financial loss or hardship,  it’s not unusual to want to place the blame on something or someone in order to cope with our feelings.  Anger and blame can be a way of feeling in control, but in actuality, it really only leaves us feeling powerless. Some people…

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