Relationship Success: Transform Hope into a Practical Growth Plan

Hope is one of those words that brings a lot of good feelings. When people become hopeless they get depressed, “lose heart,” “give up.” Some even want to die. No case of suicide has ever happened because the person had too much hope. Without hope you don’t take action on anything, much less tackle change. Hope get you up in the morning. As a couple, hope makes you stay together, strategize and act upon your dreams and goals.

So hope is good. . . right? Well. . . kind of. . . You see, hope can also derail you. . .

Dr. Ada Gonzalez, RelationshipsAda GonzalezAugust 29, 2024love, RelationshipsComment

Is your smartphone hurting your relationship?

Just how much does technology interfere with your relationship? Today’s smartphones enable you to constantly be in contact with everyone, with the office, and access the Internet or the cloud for needed information on the fly. That's good, right?

"It depends" is the answer.

This blog post covers how devices can be harmful not only to your relationships but also to your health. Then I will offer some tips on how to use your smartphone to your advantage, instead of to your detriment.

Ada GonzalezNovember 28, 2021Relationships, technologyComment

The power of two little words to keep your relationship fresh.

There are two simple words that are so powerful it amazes me they are not used more often. The two words are “Thank You.” I want to challenge you to use them more frequently, not only this week, but all year long.

Ada GonzalezNovember 23, 2020gratitude, RelationshipsComment

How to turn hope into a practical plan for relationship growth

Hope is one of those words that brings a lot of good feelings. When people become hopeless they get depressed, “lose heart,” “give up.” Some even want to die. No case of suicide has ever happened because the person had too much hope. Without hope you don’t take action on anything, much less tackle change. Hope get you up in the morning. As a couple, hope makes you stay together, strategize and act upon your dreams and goals.

So hope is good. . . right? Well. . . kind of. . . You see, hope can also derail you. . .

Dr. Ada Gonzalez, RelationshipsAda GonzalezAugust 15, 2020love, Relationships Comment

Simplify!

It is said that simplicity is the virtue of removing the extraneous to reveal the essence.

In a complex world, simplicity wins because it helps you be calmer, nicer, and make better decisions . I’m sharing 3 suggestions on how to simplify.

The best antidote to fear

We seem to leave in a world that promotes fear. Learn what can be the best antidote to prevent fear and enhance your life and relaitonships.

Dr. Ada Gonzalez, Relationships, JoyAda GonzalezJanuary 28, 2018gratitude, RelationshipsComment

How to set up a goal setting process that actually works for your relationship

Most people think that goal setting is all about thinking what they want to accomplish this year. Then, write it down, and work backwards to create mini goals to make them actionable. Well yes. . . sort of. . . That's part of it. But the problem is that people work at this backwards. That's the last part. So, stay with me and things will become clear.

Dr. Ada Gonzalez, ChangeAda GonzalezJanuary 18, 2018Change, RelationshipsComment

4 suggestions for expressing gratitude to your partner

It’s the time of year in the US when we all remember to give thanks for our many blessings. It’s a good practice. Yet, it seems to me that since gratitude is so powerful and important, designating only one day a year to giving thanks is not enough!

Find out why it's important to share gratitude every day.

Dr. Ada Gonzalez, RelationshipsAda GonzalezNovember 18, 2017Relationships, gratitude, thankfulness, thanksgivingComment

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