Cheri Timko of Synergy Coaching: “Keep a gratitude journal”

Keep a gratitude journal. Every day, write down three things that you are grateful for. Look beyond the big things that happen each day. Include the moments that brought you joy and the details that make your life easier. 

Add some blank space to your day

Add some blank space to your day. If you are like me, you probably have more things to do than can reasonably be done in the day. It is tempting to work from an overwhelming “to-do” list that will never really be finished. Add some blank space to your day and do something that is truly rejuvenating. 

Red Flags To Watch Out For In Relationships

In great relationships, each partner accepts and loves the other person for who they are. That is one of the great things about love–feeling seen, heard, and understood by your partner. Of course, there may be small changes that you might make to accommodate living well with your partner.

How to Deal With Uncertainty in Your Relationship

Try to handle the uncertainties with grace and patience There are times when your relationship is going to deal with uncertainty. Maybe you are waiting to hear about a decision that will affect your future, or maybe you are unsure where the relationship is going.

Happiness and Joy During Turbulent Times: Cheri Timko On How To Live With Joie De Vivre, Even When It Feels Like The Whole World Is Pulling You Down

It sometimes feels like it is so hard to avoid feeling down or depressed these days. Between the sad news coming from world headlines, the impact of the ongoing raging pandemic, and the constant negative messages popping up on social and traditional media, it sometimes feels like the entire world is pulling you down. What do you do to feel happiness and joy during these troubled and turbulent times?

What to Do and What to Say When Someone Insults You

Experts weigh in on how to speak up and set boundaries when someone insults you.

How To Maintain Healthy Relationships

We may be biologically wired for connection with other people, but it doesn’t mean that relationships are easy.

9 Things to Do When You’re Feeling Frustrated With Your Partner

Part of living together is navigating how to be two people with different personalities and still live together peacefully.

How To Get Past Your Perfectionism And ‘Just Do It’

Talk to yourself kindly. If you wouldn’t say something to a small child, you are being too hard on yourself. When you catch yourself saying harsh things to yourself or others, don’t beat yourself up for the thoughts, just gently redirect your thoughts and remind yourself that you don’t have to be perfect.

24 Signs She Doesn’t Like You Anymore

You might think things have improved because your life is more peaceful. It is possible that they have moved on from the problem, but you had better be sure.

How to Fix a Broken Marriage Without Counseling

You know that something is not going the right direction in your relationship, but you can't go to therapy. Expert advice on what to do about it.

17 Ways To Stop Seeking Validation From Others, Straight From The Experts

We all need approval for others, but what happens when we need it to function. Here are some suggestions to stop seeking validation when it hinders our own self-confidence.

5 Things You Need To Know To Create a Highly Successful Private Practice

Many thanks to Luke Kervin of PatientPop for the opportunity to talk about running a private practice. It was great to reflect on some of the things that have lead to my success and share those with others. I'm happy to answer questions if you have any!

How to Truly Share the Mental Load in a Marriage, According to Five Therapists

When our spouse says thanks, it shows that they noticed what we have done. This simple acknowledgement and appreciation is often all that is needed to motivate many people to invest the time and energy into the task.

Long Distance Relationships: Problems And Tips To Survive

Long Distance Relationships: Tips to Survive. Some good advice!

Things I Wish I Knew Becoming a Therapist

I wish my graduate program had included business courses. I have had to learn how to do booking, hiring, marketing, and managing through trial and error. That is an expensive way to learn.

How to Deal With False Accusations in a Relationship

Read about how to deal with false accusations in a relationship with advice from a variety of experts.

How to Ask for a Divorce Peacefully

I firmly believe that any couple who wants to put their relationship on a different track can do that, with the support of a well-trained coach or therapist. It doesn't require either person to get a personality makeover. They need to be committed to living well together. In the event that they decide that the work is too great or the necessary repairs are too costly, one or both partners may need to ask for a divorce. Here is helpful advice from several professionals about how to do that skillfully.

The One Piece of Marriage Advice Everyone Should Know, According to 19 Therapists

Your relationship is supposed to be unique to the two of you. You are building something that is meant to bring out the best in both of you, and meet the needs of each of you.

How to Deal With a Stepchild Who Doesn’t Like You

Blended families have a unique set of challenges. Rarely is the transition an easy one. Here is advice from several experts.

How to Deal With Being an Empath

Many of us are empathic and very sensitive to the feelings of others. This can feel overwhelming. In this article, several experts weigh in on how to deal with being an empath.

How to Deal With a Negative Spouse

Wondering how to deal with a negative spouse? Here is advice from several experts.

Why Are People so Easily Offended (According to Experts)

Ever wonder why so people are so easily offended? Several experts weigh in.

Can social media affect divorce proceedings?

A discussion by experts about how Social Media can Affect Divorce Proceedings.

What to Do When You Miss Your Ex

Plan ahead of time what you can and cannot do when you miss them. When we break up with a partner, it is normal to miss them. You might miss everything about them or just some aspects of the relationship. You are trying to reorganize your life without them.

How You Respond to “Bids of Connection” Can Make or Break a Marriage

The more of them that partners notice and respond to, the more a couple feels connected to one another.

I Miss Having Sex With My Ex

Acknowledge the need for physical touch is built into our biology

How you build your relationship with your spouse

Today I had a great conversation with Munira Zahabi MSA-HCM. We talked about how to have an extraordinary relationship with your partner.

Simple Techniques to Improve Your Relationships - Try It Thursdays

Creating A Great Relationship Using Habits with Cheri Timko

I had the privilege of talking with the guys at Ikario. They asked great questions to get me to tell them all of the secrets of what it takes to have a great relationship. They were excited to share the discussion with their listeners, but you could tell that they were thinking about how to apply the insights to their own relationships. If you want to know what it is like to work with me, this is the discussion that sums up a lot of the work.

Moore Self Discovery Podcast

Great discussion with Harriet Moore!

Does Your Spouse or Partner Support You in Your Business?

I know a lot of you are running a business. When you are an entrepreneur, it causes unique challenges on your marriage. Today I discussed some of those challenges with Lori Konkler. We talked about using good relationship habits so you don't have to work so hard in your marriage and you can instead put more of that energy towards other pursuits.

Interview with Psychotherapist and Couples Coach

I had a much more personal discussion with Janine Bell on Thanks Divorce talking about my backstory. I love that the discussion wove in the wisdom that I learned through my own difficult situations. Hope you enjoy listening!

How to Strengthen Your Marriage While Improving Your Finances

Listen in as Adam Kol, Couples Financial Coach and I discuss how couples can use relationship habits to improve their relationship. Good habits allow you to be who you are and still have a great relationship.

Balance Your Marriage and Business with Easy to Use Relationship

I was the guest on a recent podcast talking about balancing your marriage and business with easy to use relationship with Natasha Ace of Ace Private Practice w/ Experts.

Turning Your Trash Into Treasure

I had the privilege to talk with Aimey Giacinto about building a new business. She had some great ideas!

Relationship Habits: How to create a relationship that works

Do you need help with a relationship you're involved in? Do you wonder how you can make it work better instead of giving up on the whole thing?

How do I Get Clients for My New Business?

I loved talking with Mallory Schlabach about business building. She helped me clarify my process and message! I'm looking forward to putting ideas into action.

Improve Your Relationship with Your Partner After Miscarriage

I had the privilege of talking with Laura Bauder from the Miscarriage Hope Desk Podcast about how to keep a marriage strong in the face of miscarriage and pregnancy loss. You can listen along at the link below.

Relationship Habits

Ever wonder why some couples seem to get along and work well together? Usually they have developed good habits that support their relationship so that the relationship continues to grow, even when they are not trying that hard.