Author Archives: jordanp

4 Habits of Chronic Worriers and 1 Surprising Solution

"Don't worry. Be happy," Bobby McFerrin famously sang. Here's how.

5 Danger Signs that Invite Inadvertent Infidelity

Best to know and to heed the warning signs that indicate you're heading for an affair if you don't want an infidelity to put you and your loved ones through agony.

5 Essentials for Close Relationships—and for a Reunified U.S.

Specific attitudes predict success in friendships, couples, and families. The same attitudes, if utilized by leaders, can build strong cities and countries.

5 Realities About Depression That Make It Highly Contagious

Depression has five main attributes. Each of these five factors adds to making depression a particularly communicable condition.

5 Tips for Being the Parent All Teens Would Love to Have

Be the dumbest one in the room — plus four more surprising but highly effective parenting strategies.

6 Safe Sentence-Starters For Sensitive Discussions

Feeling like your voice does not get taken seriously? It's frustrating to feel ignored. Here's six effective sentence-starters, for use at home or work.

7 Kinds of Domestic Abuse, Including One That’s Post-Divorce

Ignorance about forms of abuse can block a partner from taking effective action to protect themselves, and their children, from harm.

10 Gifts: Wisdom From an Extraordinary Therapist and Healer

Dale Peterson was a masterful energy therapist. In honor of his death, I am sharing some of his powerful techniques and innovations.

6 Ways to Take the Sting Away When You Receive Criticism

Do you squirm when you've made mistakes and now see criticism coming your way? Tighten up with anxiety? Feel tempted to counterpunch? Here's five better post-mistake strategies.