If you and your partner started an open relationship, did you allocate the time and effort to formulate a relationship contract? Many people don’t even consider developing a relationsh… Read More

Originally posted on The Gottman Relationship Blog As I’m writing this, my wife asks “Do you want to come try this?” referring to a new meal she just made.  Do I reall… Read More

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The best leaders are exceptional communicators. That’s always been true and even more critical now, at a time when employees and other stakeholders are bombarded with information and o… Read More

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This episode is your invitation to believe in yourself and your business. Because if you don’t believe in yourself and in your business, then you’re not actually going to take th… Read More

VOICES 2024 marked a major success in the world of internal comms. A record-breaking 2,700 communications professionals signed up for the virtual event which hosted speakers such as Adam Gra… Read More

Does your partner struggle with anxiety? Maybe they have a formal anxiety disorder diagnosis, or perhaps your partner hasn’t sought formalized care, yet their anxious feelings are very… Read More

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Relationships are the intricate fabric of our lives, weaving together emotions, aspirations, and challenges. Yet, amidst the beauty lies a complexity that can sometimes lead to discord. In s… Read More

Playing with dad does more than just create fun memories—it provides essential brain-building engagement. Surprising new research from the UK reveals the overlooked ways a father&rsquo… Read More

By Leo Babauta Recently I had a reader write in to me about not being good at finishing things. A few examples of things they haven’t finished: They bought a course and never finished… Read More

Have you wanted to go on a swinger cruise but you are a monogamous couple? Let’s talk about it! Picture of a cruise ship with guests on deck. While some may raise an eyebrow at the not… Read More

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What is Employee Onboarding? Employee onboarding is a pivotal process for integrating new hires into an organization, starting with pre-boarding activities like sending welcome packages, pre… Read More

How do you turn yourself on when you’re alone? What makes your body feel good? (e.g. pizza, massage, naps, hair being played with) If I were to do a new thing in bed, what would you wa… Read More

These days, virtually every leadership team I support in driving change is finding that they are slamming right into the brick wall of culture. As the pace, scope and urgency of change are h… Read More

Sex therapy, a field often veiled in secrecy and stigma, holds immense potential for enhancing intimate relationships and individuals’ overall well-being. At its core lies a fundamenta… Read More

My entire career has been spent helping leaders communicate better. In working with leaders from a wide variety of industries over the years, our team has identified common traits that the b… Read More

Man standing beside a ghost Ghosting – abruptly cutting off communication without explanation – has become prevalent across various aspects of modern life, including the swinger… Read More

In this episode I’m sharing how to identify whether it’s a knowledge problem, a resource problem or an implementation problem that is stopping your business from growing. You&rsq… Read More

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It’s said that “distance makes the heart grow fonder.” That may be true in matters of the heart, but for employers and their remote employees, a more fitting idiom might be… Read More

Have you ever been asked what your attachment style is? It wouldn’t be surprising, as attachment theory is having its moment in the sun these days, and for good reason. The theory, who… Read More

In the ever-evolving landscape of mental health and therapy, specialization is key to providing clients with the highest standard of care. For those working in the field of sex therapy, achi… Read More

By Leo Babauta Most of us are operating on mistaken ideas about what gives us happiness — and these errors are costly. Think about how you normally spend your days — and then thi… Read More

Have you ever wondered what truly sets thriving companies apart? Here’s a hint: it’s not just innovative products or cutting-edge technology. Great companies are built from the i… Read More

“When we break up, our brains lose their regular supply of these neurotransmitters, and we go into neurological withdrawal. This is how broken hearts break brains. Subjectively, the de… Read More

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In the simplest sense, a boundary separates one thing from another. A fence is a boundary between two properties; our skin is the boundary between our organs and the outside world. A boundar… Read More

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The highly polarized 2024 election climate challenges business leaders and communicators facing the enormous task of communicating to a divided group of employees, customers, and other stake… Read More

There’s been a lot written lately on Kink, ethical non-monogamy, and various other sexual interests. If you’re pretty vanilla in your interests and in a committed relationship, y… Read More

Getting out of your own way in your business will have a profound impact on your children. This is true whether you have young children like me or you have older children or your children ha… Read More

In the realm of couples counseling, navigating intimate and sensitive topics such as sexual dynamics can be challenging. Enter sex therapy, a specialized form of therapy that focuses specifi… Read More

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Generally, pelvic floor muscles (like any other muscle group in the body) can have hypotonic or hypertonic tendencies. Our nervous system plays a major role in managing muscle tone. If a cli… Read More

I find that almost all problems are a breakdown in trusting ourselves. If we could trust ourselves fully, so many things become effortless. Let me give some examples of where we don’t… Read More

Asexuality, just like heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality, is a valid sexual orientation that deserves understanding and recognition. Asexuality is a sexual orientation that repr… Read More

Spring is here, and as everyone knows, April showers bring May upgrades. (Just don’t try watering your computer to get these new features, please. Instead, you can contact your custome… Read More

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Now there’s a fundamental and thought-provoking question I’ve never heard before. It came up at the mind-expanding European Association of Communications Directors (EACD) Summit… Read More

Many, if not most people, identify with experiencing some degree of burnout. To varying degrees we all face the stress of everyday life, work, relationships, and family. Not to mention, we a… Read More

Company culture plays a major factor in 46% of people seeking jobs. Does your company pass the test for creating a positive work environment? Consider momentarily what emotions are evoked wh… Read More

Navigating the intricacies of a romantic relationship can be a beautiful yet challenging journey. Couples therapy serves as a guiding light through turbulent times, offering a safe space to… Read More

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Uncategorized Sep 01, 2023 The 3rd part of our Pelvic Floor Series is highlighting affirmative clinician strategies for working with transgender and gender non conforming (TGNC) folks. … Read More

Every new day is a tremendous gift. And yet we often take these days for granted, rushing into everything we need to respond to, distracting ourselves, forgetting to feel wonder. Wouldn&rsqu… Read More

Marketing — those colleagues who try to catch customers with colorful flyers, posters, and Facebook ads, right? And now you, as an internal communicator, are supposed to do internal ma… Read More

The flaccid penis, an often-ignored aspect of male sexual experience, remains shrouded in shame and stigma. This societal taboo affects individual self-esteem and contributes to a lack of un… Read More

There are two reasons I’m sharing a coaching call excerpt with you from my program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done: Firstly, because if you’re a perfectionist entrepreneur then… Read More

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Company culture plays a major factor in 46% of people seeking jobs. Does your company pass the test for creating a positive work environment? Consider momentarily what emotions are evoked wh… Read More

You’ve probably heard of love languages, but what are they actually? General ways to give and receive love? Communication patterns of a person towards another? A list of ways to gain i… Read More

On a quiet January evening, David spotted the signs. His son, Ethan, a high school sophomore, sat at the kitchen table, his eyes glued to the light of his phone screen. Light flickered acros… Read More

Lately I’ve been waking up early (5:30am), because I traveled to London for a couple of weeks to lead a retreat, and my sleep schedule shifted. I really enjoy it! Someone asked me rece… Read More

Over the last few years, the workplace has undergone considerable change. The move towards hybrid working has accelerated and businesses have had to adapt their communications systems to mee… Read More

In the intricate dance of love and companionship, relationships can often be likened to a delicate ecosystem, where each individual’s emotional landscape interweaves with their partner… Read More

What do employees really want from their managers? Big picture, it’s less BS and more humanity. Employees are going through a lot today, particularly given the state of the world. Lead… Read More

Uncategorized Sep 07, 2023 TL;DR: check out these very short videos on 6 different ways to don an adaptive bra  You: “I’m here for the story, Kathryn” Me: K, cool, buc… Read More

You may or may not be familiar with the term “family of origin” as it relates to therapy.  When it comes to  understanding how you function emotionally and/or in your r… Read More

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What exactly is employee engagement? It’s no secret. Employee engagement, particularly for global enterprise companies in our post-COVID era, is essential for sustained success and res… Read More

Calling all trailblazers of love and pleasure! Welcome to the dazzling realm of flirting, where the conventional rules no longer apply. As couples in alternative relationships, you have alre… Read More

‘In insecure relationships, we disguise our vulnerabilities so our partner never really sees us.’ Dr. Sue Johnson Will you be there for me? According to Dr. Sue Johnson, founder… Read More

By Leo Babauta When we are procrastinating, avoiding exercise or some other habit we want to create, or avoiding taking on a difficult project … the underlying cause is rarely what we… Read More

It’s certainly not the easiest time to be an SME right now (small and medium sized enterprise), what with high operating costs, lack of affordable credit, and skills shortages. Yet thr… Read More

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Criticism.  Sarcasm.  Disrespect.  Repeat. These are just some of the relationship behaviors that some when reoccurring can leave you wondering, “How did I get here agai… Read More

In this episode, I’m sharing 12 thoughts that helped me create content in a really easy, enjoyable, sustainable way that has proven to be really effective for my perfectionist brain. I… Read More

I’m sure it came as little surprise to many that Merriam-Webster recently announced “authentic” as its annual “word of the year,” meaning it was a high-volume d… Read More

Relationships can mean many things to different people—connection, intimacy, understanding, fun—you name it! And just like the living people involved, relationships share similar… Read More

“Love makes us who we are, and who we can become.” – A General Theory of Love Take a moment to reflect: How do you typically respond when feelings of insecurity or unfulfil… Read More

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On May 15, 2024, Meta announced that Workplace, its Enterprise Social Network (ESN) platform, will be phased out over the next two years. Customers have until June 2026 to find a replacement… Read More

In the intricate dance of romantic relationships, forgiveness emerges as a potent elixir, capable of healing wounds, nurturing resilience, and fostering deeper connections. Within the realm… Read More

We all need emotional connection. Humans have a natural desire for connecting with others. Whether that’s with a relative, a partner, a friend, or a coworker, it satisfies the common e… Read More

By Leo Babauta My wife Eva and I have been vegan for over 11 years now, and we love it. I don’t talk about veganism a lot on Zen Habits, but today I’d love to share a little abou… Read More

A new era of AI at work In today’s dynamic work landscape, integrated collaboration and customer experiences are the cornerstones for businesses to provide a seamless user journey: fro… Read More

Photo credited to Disabled and Here. Bottom Line Upfront: Halloween season is upon us.  We’re doing a deep dive into exactly why people should not dress up as a “sexy v… Read More

As much as worry and fear can bring us to our knees sometimes, much of what people get challenged by is not about life changing, catastrophic events but rather the smaller things and the mea… Read More

You have probably heard business advice around just doing the things you know you need to do, including putting yourself out there and telling people about your business (e.g. social media… Read More

In a world where business priorities are rapidly shifting, internal communications teams are forced to consider whether their structure still meets today’s strategic communication need… Read More

We’ve all been in situations where we witness couples arguing at parties or events. Sometimes, these arguments escalate to physical violence, but oftentimes, there are incidents that h… Read More

“Communication has the power to bring couples together and the means to push couples apart.” – Olson, Olson-Sigg, and Larson, The Couple Checkup In the intricate dance of l… Read More

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Communicators today The 2023 Gallagher State of the Sector report highlights a major issue for communicators: they’re stretched thin for time and resources. In today’s fast-movin… Read More

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The line between love and hate, passion, and pain (especially if you have experienced trauma)can feel as thin as a sliver. The reasons for this are complex, but what is essential to know is… Read More

By Leo Babauta Developing a strong sense of self is one of the most under-appreciated ways to be happy. To have healthy relationships, with others and with yourself. It’s not often und… Read More

To shed some light on how the customer experience will evolve this year, RingCentral’s Ian Nevin, Director of International Consultant Relations, invited Bruno Teyton, Associate Vice P… Read More

Interview with Laura Hancock, Ph.D., Sexual Health Educator Sexuality – especially when it comes to children – can be an uncomfortable topic. However, establishing a healthy dial… Read More

Couples seek relationship counseling for numerous reasons.  No matter what issues they present to therapy with, it often can be boiled down to a problem with the emotional safety in the… Read More

In today’s episode, I want to talk to you about clear financial goals for your business and having lifestyle parameters around them. I cover why this is so important for perfectionist… Read More

Amid all the constant changes in business today, signs of burnout are everywhere in the workforce. As the economy continues to rebound and employee mobility grows, burnout is a double-edged… Read More

In the realm of couples therapy, where emotions run deep and communication can often be fraught with tension, one might not immediately associate vulnerability with strength. However, it&rsq… Read More

In this episode, I joined Dr. Dave and Dr. Liz on the Stronger Marriage Podcast to discuss relationship stability strategies. I discusses the profound effectiveness of Emotion Focused Therap… Read More

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