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relationship ratio
5:1 is the magical relationship ratio! For every negative interaction during conflict, a stable and happy relationship has five or more...

Elise Smithmier
Aug 6, 20201 min read


how to communicate when you feel defensive
#ThursdayThought When we experience a perceived attack or threat from our partner, we may react defensively by shifting blame elsewhere,...

Elise Smithmier
Jul 29, 20201 min read


hey you
Even if you don't feel like it, try thinking like it. What would you do today if you believed that you were a badass? How much nicer...

Elise Smithmier
Jul 23, 20201 min read


life's small moments
#ThursdayThought It's that inside joke. It's the fight you don't pick. It's the touch when you walk by. It's the benefit of the doubt you...

Elise Smithmier
Jul 15, 20201 min read


people need people
#ThursdayThought People need people. Authentic, vulnerable, and present people.

Elise Smithmier
Jul 8, 20201 min read


be present
This week's #ThursdayThought coming at you a day late because I spent the day being present with loved ones. It was a great reminder of...

Elise Smithmier
Jun 25, 20201 min read


feelings
#ThursdayThought inspired by@glennondoyleand her book Untamed. What feelings are you avoiding? A lot of emotions can seem overpowering...

Elise Smithmier
Jun 17, 20201 min read


self-care isn't selfish
#ThursdayThought Self care isn't selfish. Take a moment to be intentional in prioritizing you today.

Elise Smithmier
Jun 10, 20201 min read


your worth
#ThursdayThought There have been a lot of messages about using quarantine time productively and effectively, whether that's spending...

Elise Smithmier
Jun 3, 20201 min read


change is okay
For this week's #ThursdayThought ⠀ ⠀ Create your own reset button when you need to. Even if it's just a mindset reset.

Elise Smithmier
May 20, 20201 min read


you're enough
For this week's #ThursdayThought ⠀ ⠀ I've been wrestling with what I should post for my first "official" post when I was reminded of this...

Elise Smithmier
May 13, 20201 min read
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