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- 5 Relationship Boosting Activities to Keep the Spark Alive - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2022 from Emma ViglucciYou know, it’s not enough to desire to have an amazing relationship. For us to have an amazing relationship, we have to want it and create it… This is where partners go wrong. They might just expect it to happen on its own. They don’t necessarily know how to go about creating their extraordinary ...
Views: 589 - HOW TO GET TO THE BEST FROM YOUR PARTNER - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2019 from Emma ViglucciIt never ceases to amaze me what couples can accomplish and how they are able to turn their relationship around when they set their mind to it! I have literally seen miracles happen… I have seen couples come back from real horrible places. It is a formidable phenomenon to witness. I have, ...
Views: 588 - Prevent drama with self-regulation and co-regulation - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2021 from Emma ViglucciYou know when you don’t feel so hot physically or emotionally, how you are more sensitive to most things? And, even more so with your partner and how they are being? The things that you would normally let go or that wouldn’t necessarily bother you, in this state they are actually experienced as ...
Views: 588 - TAKE RISKS, GET RESULTS! - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2019 from Emma ViglucciDo you find that hard as you try you seem to be stuck in the same place? That it seems like you’ve tried it all, work hard at it, are pooped and yet nothing is different? Unfortunately, this is the story of most partners, the ones that give a hoot anyway. The rest have resigned themselves to ...
Views: 586 - OUT OF THE SLUMP THIS VALENTINE’S! - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2019 from Emma ViglucciIt is not uncommon for partners to feel bored, stale, empty, disconnected and cranky. When this is not attended to it festers and creates more difficulties in the relationship. Partner’s start to wonder about the solidity of the relationship, their commitment to it and how much they want to ...
Views: 585 - TIRED OF FEELING DISCONNECTED? - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2019 from Emma ViglucciAs we embark on a new era… I want you to come along… I want your life to continue to become better and better as well. I want us to continue to Design and enjoy our Best Life. I want us to continue to have an amazing Human Experience and for it to get better every day. Now, I know that the ...
Views: 585 - WHEN YOUR PARTNER BAITS YOU - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2019 from Emma ViglucciWe are in charge of how we choose to experience our life moments, and what we choose to do with them… This is a choice we can make about anything, at any time… Even in the face of trouble, chaos, crisis, and anything that we would usually consider negative life events. It’s all about the meaning ...
Views: 584 - THANKFUL FOR BLESSINGS IN DISGUISE - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2019 from Emma ViglucciIt saddens me to witness people’s struggles, to watch them get in their own way, to drown in a glass of water, to miss the bigger picture. Maybe this is compassion for my Self as I can certainly be in that place… This is one of the lessons I’m still learning. This is part of my Journey. In its ...
Views: 583 - CHOOSE INTENTIONS OVER RESOLUTIONS… - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2019 from Emma ViglucciWe are what we think. We create what we think. What we resist persists. What we focus on expands. We are super powerful creating creatures… Our mind is a honing device for creating, a GPS for getting places… We create what we think whether intentionally or not. Left to its own ...
Views: 582 - Low desire and lack of intimacy epidemic - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2021 from Emma ViglucciThis time of year, and specially with everything that’s going on, we might be feeling raw, sensitive, antsy, edgy, anxious, stressed, overwhelmed, depressed, unmotivated, lethargic, detached numb, and such. These feelings are more compounded when we are feeling disconnected, might be ...
Views: 582 - DECONSTRUCT to allow for a new reality - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2022 from Emma ViglucciCertain times of the year are great for letting go and clearing. Now is one of those times. We can declutter and detox and do other letting go practices and activities. The key is to surrender the old, the grip on our potential, and allow ourselves the opportunity to create something new. Better ...
Views: 581 - Importance of personal and partner character strengths - by Submitted on May 21, 2021 from Emma ViglucciIt is uncommon to speak in terms of Mothering and Fathering in the context of our relationship… Unless of course we are talking about raising our children. But I’ve been presenting this concept as a way to continue to heal and grow ourselves. As a personal development tool, and more recently as ...
Views: 578 - How being a Mom impacts you… - by Submitted on May 06, 2022 from Emma ViglucciBeing a Mom has been the greatest gift and blessing in my life. This role is at the core of who I am and part of my purpose at the end of the day… I am so proud of the Journey I have walked with our daughter since the moment she was a desire in our minds until this very moment. The pride and ...
Views: 575 - DISTANCE FROM YOUR PARTNER! - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2019 from Emma ViglucciWhen we are really frustrated at our partner and become crazy in our interaction with them, in real life or in our mind…, we lose sight of our Self, our partner and our relationship. We instead get mired in a sea of reactivity, and therefore pain. We are not doing anyone any good by getting to ...
Views: 574 - Does it feel like you Love TOO Much? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2021 from Emma ViglucciDo you think that you love your partner more than they love you? That you care more? That you do more for the home, the family, and the relationship? That if it weren’t for you, things would fall apart? You are not alone in this. It is very common for one partner to do more nurturing, caring, ...
Views: 574 - 3 Powerful Steps to Take Your Relationship to the Next Level - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2022 from Emma ViglucciAs the Love Month is coming to an end, our attention is now to focus on carrying on with the love theme… As being kind, loving and romantical for one month out of the year just won’t cut it... To create an amazing relationship, we must be amazing partners… It is common to get sidetracked with ...
Views: 573 - GET MORE THAN PRESENTS THIS HOLIDAY - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2019 from Emma ViglucciThe Holidays do all kinds of things to people. They provide a year-in-review, showcase our progress and success, spotlight our communion and belongingness, highlight our relationship dynamics, and nudge our very Soul for wakefulness. Add to this all the demands, expectations and hassle and ...
Views: 572 - COPING WITH HEALTHY VS UNHEALTHY HABITS - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2020 from Emma ViglucciAs we are faced with retriggered trauma, loss, uncertainty, stress and restraints, now is the time to access our best parts not only to weather this storm well but to be ready for what’s next… When we allow ourselves to numb out and shutdown, to sink into a hole, to spiral out of control or ...
Views: 568 - Create safety, security and trust in your relationship - by Submitted on May 13, 2021 from Emma ViglucciA lot of people have difficulties having trust in their relationship, and in general… Mistrust in our relationship is not just about wondering, or obsessing about, if our partner is cheating. But not trusting our partner usually has the flavor of not trusting we can count on them. That they have ...
Views: 568 - PERCEPTION, MOOD & CONNECTION - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2019 from Emma ViglucciOur mood is impacted by many variables in our lives if we let it. Our hectic lifestyles, poor self care, habits, emotional problems, the weight of our history, etc. can all have a huge impact on how we feel and therefore how available we are in our relationship(s). But how we feel can also be ...
Views: 568 - HOW TO MANAGE THE FATIGUE - by Submitted on May 07, 2020 from Emma ViglucciWe are slowly starting the reopening and easing up on the lockdown. Different areas have had different levels of lockdown, and people have taken it seriously to different degrees. Regardless, it’s been a long haul already managing the restrictions and their impact, and looking into what this ...
Views: 567 - HAVE A MEMORIABLE SUMMER! - by Submitted on May 26, 2019 from Emma Vigluccis we embark on this long holiday weekend kicking off the Summer, it is the perfect time to ponder upon what kind of Summer we’d like to have… By now most choices for academic and extracurricular activities for the next school year have also been completed, as we wrap up this year. By now ...
Views: 564 - THE SECRET TO CREATING YOUR AWESOME RELATIONSHIP - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2019 from Emma ViglucciTo succeed at anything a real commitment to do whatever it takes is needed… We all know of the “self made man”. People who grew up with nothing and are now multi-millionaires. We might be friends with them. We might be one of them. The same principles apply in Relationships! I have seen couples ...
Views: 564 - IS YOUR PARTNER YOUR PROPERTY? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2019 from Emma ViglucciPartners expecting too much or too little from each other is a sign of a dynamic in disarray. When partners have expectations that are beyond what their partner is capable or willing to do, it is usually because they think they know best. They think they know what their partner should be ...
Views: 563 - Feeling stuck, how is your relationship mindset? (Pt1) - by Submitted on May 28, 2021 from Emma ViglucciIf you are feeling stuck in your relationship, resentful, cranky, and easily annoyed by your partner, your relationship lens might be a bit smudged… Partners have a tendency to blame their partner for the status of the relationship and how unsatisfied and unhappy they might be… They tend to ...
Views: 561 - HAVING POST TRAUMA GROWTH? - by Submitted on May 09, 2020 from Emma ViglucciI’m hearing a whole range of experiences from people, depending on who they are, where they are and how much of an impact the lockdown had in their life for starters. Just know that whatever your version is, whether you are bogging out, are having a reaction, or are feeling guilty for being ...
Views: 561 - KILL THE INERTIA, START MOVING FORWARD - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2019 from Emma ViglucciDo you find that your relationship and life appear to be on pause? Do you feel like you’ve been in a hamster’s wheel? Does it feel like you are always back to square one, like you can’t get ahead, like life is passing you by? Does it feel like your relationship is not going anywhere? This is a ...
Views: 561 - Detox to surrender the old and allow the new… - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2022 from Emma ViglucciI say stay openminded to the beauty of this month. I know most people don’t appreciate March for its length, lack of holidays, and as it makes winter linger around these parts. But what if we were to take full advantage of everything this month has to offer? For starters, for me it feels like ...
Views: 560 - Feeling stuck, how is your relationship mindset? (Pt1) - by Submitted on May 28, 2021 from Emma ViglucciIf you are feeling stuck in your relationship, resentful, cranky, and easily annoyed by your partner, your relationship lens might be a bit smudged… Partners have a tendency to blame their partner for the status of the relationship and how unsatisfied and unhappy they might be… They tend to ...
Views: 558 - Post Valentine’s Day Blues are real… - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2021 from Emma ViglucciPost Valentine’s Day Blues are real… There is even a thing as “Anti Valentine’s Day Week”… This week is not just for those that don’t believe on the mushy holiday, but also for those who are disappointed by it. Regardless of what camp you are in on the holiday and your Valentine’s Day ...
Views: 558 - READY FOR POSITIVENESS YET? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2020 from Emma ViglucciAfter large numbers of deaths in NY/NJ, the outbreak seems to be slowing down and the curve flattening a bit in this area. Yay! This is just the beginning of seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Hey, I’ll take ANY good news. Focusing on the good is Good… What insights have you gotten ...
Views: 558 - SERVICE STARTS AT HOME… - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2019 from Emma ViglucciRight about now is when the end of year crunch and stress of holiday planning starts to creep in. People fall into all kinds of categories in terms of how they do the holidays. But whether they actively plan and try to dot all their “i”s and cross all their “t”s or by just wing it nonchalantly, ...
Views: 558 - DOING IT YOUR PARTNER’S WAY - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2019 from Emma ViglucciI learned to listen to my husband’s wishes. This might sound simple and easy to do, and even a given, right? But it’s not. It’s common for partners to give and do for each other what they’d like for themselves. Just this week I was talking with a client who does not like to make a fuss over her ...
Views: 557 - Mothering Vs Fathering - by Submitted on May 07, 2021 from Emma ViglucciMothering Vs Fathering… This is not a competition! First off, wishing all the Moms a very Happy Mother’s Day. And here is an invitation for all of us to embrace more Mothering in our own lives, of ourselves and our loved us. We can all stand to be more compassionate, nurturing and loving… ...
Views: 555 - DO YOU KNOW THAT YOU CREATE YOUR REALITY? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2020 from Emma ViglucciI know it still feels surreal that we are in the midst of a Pandemic and we are, what I’m calling, grounded… And, now that the shutdown has been extended to May 15th in our NY/NJ area, our resilience is being further tested. But, let me tell you that I’m super impressed with the stories I’m ...
Views: 553 - Not addressing relationship dynamics can break a couple… - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2021 from Emma ViglucciIt is not uncommon for couples to have the same recurring issues and arguments… If partners are not intentional and proactive about addressing the underlying reasons for these, they will continue to have them… Not addressing relationship dynamics can break a couple… Banging around unconscious as ...
Views: 553 - Embracing Self-Care and Resilience - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2022 from Emma ViglucciThis is about the toughest week of the year… This is when we have Blue Monday, supposedly the saddest day of the year. Bills come in from the holidays, attempts at new habits start falling to the wayside, hibernation is knocking on our door, and things just feel heavy. It’s rough to get going ...
Views: 551 - Expanding Generosity (Thanksgiving Series Pt3) (VIDEO) - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2021 from Emma ViglucciThanksgiving is about really appreciating everything in our lives… A grateful heart is like a magic pill… There are so many ways to embrace a Gratitude Practice and being Thankful. When we appreciate our life in its full glory, the challenges and all- as they are for us, then we are abundant… ...
Views: 549 - Excellent communication also helps increase our bonding - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2021 from Emma ViglucciCommunication skills and tools are not just necessary for getting on the same page, making joint decisions and problem solving effectively. They are also indispensable for more deeply understanding each other and warmly flowing in our interactions with our partner. Excellent communication also ...
Views: 548 - THANKS GIVING FOR A SATIATING RELATIONSHIP - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2019 from Emma ViglucciAppreciation, acknowledgement and understanding are key ingredients in couple relationships. Partners feel important, content and loved when they know their partner practice these and are truly dissatisfied, unfulfilled and unhappy when they don’t. The reason is that these characteristics aid ...
Views: 548 - Repeating arguments, how are your relationship dynamics? (PT3) - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2021 from Emma ViglucciIt feels terrible when we have the same arguments over the same disagreements, over and over again… Doesn’t it? It’s so frustrating to feel like we are living in the twilight zone, or that we are having a Groundhog Day experience… It’s tough to know that we’ll have the same conversation without ...
Views: 541 - Missing love, how is your connection and intimacy? (PT4) - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2021 from Emma ViglucciNobody likes to feel disconnected from their partner. Partners might like to have time to themselves and do their own thing. But they like to have that while still feeling connected. Feeling disconnected, not in a good place, not on the same page, not in alignment, not together or not close, ...
Views: 535 - SPRING CLEAN YOUR RELATIONSHIP! - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2019 from Emma ViglucciEven the most healthy, satisfying and rewarding relationship has stuff that gets on our nerves. As nobody is perfect, the way we are in relationship with our partner and what we put in our in-between (the space between the two partners that represents the relationship) is also less than perfect. ...
Views: 534 - PEACEFULNESS, ABUNDANCE AND GIVING - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2019 from Emma ViglucciI hear how every year appears to go quicker and faster for some as their lives get busier and more complicated in their attempt to keep up with the pace of our ever moving society. This is a challenging pull to evade fraught with consequences for the relationship. We become distracted from our ...
Views: 532 - FLEXIBILITY ENABLES CONNECTION - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2019 from Emma ViglucciIt is a wonder that couples figure out how to get along and create a joint life together. Partners usually experience love, attention, intimacy, communication, conflict, money, holidays, time, space, and everything else differently. They bring to their experience their history, upbringing, ...
Views: 530 - ‘TIS THE SEASON OF RECEIVING! - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2019 from Emma ViglucciThat’s right. It is not easy to Receive. Some of you might question this statement and might be thinking: “Hey, bring on that diamond necklace or that new set of golf clubs!” – but just sit with it and see how it does make sense… As always, as presented by Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly ...
Views: 530 - What to do in between sexy times… - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2022 from Emma ViglucciOften I hear that it feels like all the stars need to line up for partners to be able to get to a physically intimate moment… There are many factors that impact our libido, our desire, and our ability to have a passionate relationship with our partner. Most believe it is impossible to have an ...
Views: 529 - SUSTENANCE FOR A THRIVING RELATIONSHIP - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2019 from Emma ViglucciWhen partners create tunnel vision in their lives focusing all their energies on certain endeavors, they tend to loose sight of their partner and the relationship. These are the partners who feel disconnected and end up dissatisfied in their relationship. A relationship can’t survive, never ...
Views: 526 - Your new beginning needs a communication cleanse - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2021 from Emma ViglucciThe conversation continues on having a refresh and reset, a renewal, on creating a new beginning, and on getting traction on our relationship and life transformation… Are you ready for newness? Let’s do it! To get traction with the new, we have to get rid of the old… Your new beginning needs a ...
Views: 521 - Embracing Self-Connection and Radiance (VIDEO) - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2022 from Emma ViglucciAs we are wrapping up January and turn towards the month of Love, things begin to look up… The mad pressure to hit the ground running in January and kicking off the year with a bang, is now behind us. We can now truly embrace more self-compassion and set the right tone for the upcoming year… ...
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