Amanda Engel

Mexican Independence Day

Today celebrates the day Father Hidalgo called for Mexican independence.

How to Set Boundaries

Healthy relationships are made by setting boundaries.

Communication

What to Do if Someone Doesn’t Respond

Manage hurt emotions after unanswered communication with a friend or loved one.

What to Say: Pet Ownership

Explore the changing place of pet ownership and help support your loved one as they acquire an animal friend.

July Freedom

On the days when our writer looks at the Pacific Ocean, she thinks of her mom.

Neighborhood Wisdom

Well-earned wisdom comes from the most unlikely of places.

Rash Decisions

This author is learning to let their loved ones live their own lives.

Fell on My Face

If you can make life funny, it doesn’t hurt so much.

The Power of the Bus

The bus, and the people on it, give you a window into someone else’s life for a moment.

The Family Band

The struggle is part of the journey.

Checking Out

To learn to make peace with these close quarters is likely a lifelong effort.

Noticing with Intent

Intentional noticing helps shape our engagement with the world, with each other.

How to Let Go of Unfulfilling Relationships

Recognize unfulfilling relationships and learn when to call it quits.

Birthday Bestie

A baked treat is a simple, yet impactful, gift for this writer.

How to Perform Small Acts of Kindness

Kindness is something you do, not just feel.

How to Be an Ally

Being an ally is a lifelong journey of listening, caring and taking action.

How to Rebuild a Relationship

Relationships can bend but do not have to break.

Are you OK?

Life’s a little better when we look out for one another.

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The Importance of Celebrating Milestones

Note the triumphant moments in your loved one's lives.

The Importance of Regular Connection

Checking in with a loved one doesn’t have to be complicated.

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Connection Style Guide: The Truth Teller

For the Truth Teller, honesty is their best—and likely only—policy.

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Connection Style Guide: The Organizer

If you’re looking for a dependable friend or companion, look no further than the reliable Organizer.

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Connection Style Guide: The Seeker

Meaning and purpose drive all areas of a Seeker’s life.

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Connection Style Guide: The Enthusiast

Enthusiasts have a zest for life and an abundance of friends to go along with it.

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Connection Style Guide: The Cultivator

Loyal and dependable, Cultivators are a solid friend and companion in life.