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- ***How to Stop Listening to What Other People Say about Love, Life and Work - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishAre statistics about the odds of women finding love and happiness getting you down? Don’t fret — get smart and think about you instead! Virtually all of the women in my study for my books said they had trouble “turning down the background noise” about what statistics and ...
Views: 1612 - ***I'm honored on being featured by THE HOT PICK PROFILES! "Getting Rid of What Gets in the Way of Making Smart Decisions of Love, Life and Work, and Being Happy!" - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2015 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishQuestion: Leslie Beth, how would you describe your product or project? Answer: Are you a woman who is often smart about work but not love? Do you flip back and forth between men who are too mild or mean? Do you know how to take off your Man Blinders so you can read men—and never be fooled ...
Views: 1956 - ***It’s Back to School Shopping Time and Time to Save Money - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Margaret GoodThe new school season is quickly approaching and now is the time to put into practice those good stewardship skills and goal setting practices learnt in the past. Shopping this time of year can be overwhelming so the best thing to do is make a plan. The old saying applies here just as much ...
Views: 1256 - ***John Travolta's son, Privacy and What We Owe Others - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from LB WishJohn Travolta’s Son, Privacy and What We Owe Others Sadly, John Travolta and his wife Kelly Lynch’s teen-aged son Jett died recently. The autopsy stated the cause of death as seizure, which has affected the son from an early age. The loss of a child is a blow to the ...
Views: 849 - ***Last Kiss: Tips for Divorce and Split Ups with Business Partners - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from LB WishLast Kiss: Tips for Divorce and Split Ups with Business Partners Dr. LeslieBeth Wish, Ed.D. When “Janelle Booker” divorced her husband Raymond of fifteen years, it made the front page of the society section of newspapers. Janelle and her husband were the socially prominent and successful ...
Views: 1514 - ***Lindsay Lohan 07: What Makes Rehab Successful? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from LB WishLindsay Lohan 07: What makes rehab successful? You might be tired of the media coverage about Lindsay Lohan’s struggles with alcohol, but, if you know someone with substance abuse problems, then you probably have seen firsthand the difficulty of recovery. Some people think that the much ...
Views: 1599 - ***Managing Stress Triggers: Tip Sheet - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2008 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishTip Sheet Introduction Recognize personal stress triggers and symptoms Re-train the brain Get solution-oriented Develop a buddy system Minimize self-blame Be realistic in expectations for change Introduction No one can avoid stress. In fact, it’s a necessary part of life. Stress ...
Views: 2735 - ***Most Dangerous Relationship Mistakes of Career and Take-Charge Women - by Family research offers relationship advice for today’s no-nonsense women who are more vulnerable to suicide attempts, eating disorders, domestic violence and affairs gone wrong.
An in-patient ward for depression and suicide attempts was the last place 36 year-old “Amber,” a ...
Views: 2685 - ***New in Town and Alone - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from LB WishTips for Women on How to Beat Being New in Town or Alone Top stressors in life include moving to a new location or being single again for any reason. But just because these life situations cause stress, they don’t have to overwhelm you. The top issues for women who are alone or new in town ...
Views: 986 - ***New Years Resolutions That Work - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2007 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishNew Years Resolutions that Work Introduction It’s holiday time of year again when thoughts turn to shopping, giving, partying and—yes—making New Years’ resolutions. Even if a person doesn’t want to make them, reminders about resolutions are on the Internet, talk ...
Views: 2487 - ***Office Affairs - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from LB WishWhy do office affairs happen? And What to Do about Them? Office romances are commonplace these days. Television shows such as Boston Legal and Grey’s Anatomy remind us about the temptations and ...
Views: 2577 - ***Over 40 and Divorced: 7 Things Women Need to Know before Dating and Mating Again - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishYour divorce is final, and you are glad, sad, excited and scared all at the same time. You love your nights to yourself — for a while — and then you wonder if you can ever be optimistic about finding love again. The good news is that this roller coaster of feelings and doubt is ...
Views: 4641 - ***Overcoming End of the Year Regrets - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from LB WishOvercoming End of the Year Regrets: The Conversation We Should Have with Ourselves Tough times often make us feel like kicking ourselves in the behind, but, to paraphrase the famous line in Eric Segal’s book “Love Story,” you don’t necessarily have to say you’re sorry. Yes, many of us have ...
Views: 862 - ***Quiz: When Do You Give Your Partner a Second Chance? - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishWe tend to give our partners more than second chances—even when they have betrayed, disappointed or hurt us physically or emotionally. It’s as though we’ll do almost anything to defend against rocking the boat, and being alone or wrong about our love choices. In this brief article ...
Views: 2408 - ***Revenge Sex - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from LB WishDangers of Revenge Sex and Other Stupid Relationship Mistakes Dr. LeslieBeth Wish, Ed.D., MSS Relationships hurt sometimes. People always seem to provoke emotional ...
Views: 1600 - ***Secrets to Happiness: Make Peace with your Past to Enjoy your Present and Future - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2013 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishHad rotten parents who abused, neglected, criticized or abandoned you? Or something happened to you later in life such as assault or rape? Or your disappointing love relationships hover overhead like mylar balloons glinting at your failures? Well, here’s the good news: rotten pasts for ...
Views: 1545 - ***Secrets to Hiring Smart - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishSecrets to Hiring Smart: New Ways to Mix Wisdom with New Formats, Questions and Intuition In my career the task of hiring always landed on my desk. There were other “sets of eyes” on the potential employee, but I was often the first or last set of eyes. Over the years, I relied on a unique ...
Views: 1371 - ***Sex on the Desk - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from LB WishSex on the Desk And Other Work Mistakes When You are Married to Your Colleague Despite some corporations’ ban on dating your colleagues or supervisees or boss, work is still one of the top places to meet your future partner. ...
Views: 1018 - ***Smart Cookie Tips: Don't Fall for Fake Romance - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from LB WishSmart Cookie Tip: Don't Fall for Fake Romance Most of us want to feel romantic because we want to feel special and connected to someone. Our hormones such as oxytocin elevate when we feel close, safe, warm, loved and accepted by someone we like and respect. We begin to feel a rush, a high, a ...
Views: 873 - ***Smart Cookie Tips: Don't Take a Big Break from Love - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from LB WishDon't Let Your Love Life Flat-line If you have let your love life flat-line, then you are at risk for increasing your unhappiness. Flat-line to Fireworks begins with you feeling so hurt that you take an emotional time-out by promising yourself no more men. Like Sleeping Beauty, you close ...
Views: 819 - ***Smart Cookie Tips: Recover from Relationship Slip Ups - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from LB WishHow to Recover from Relationship Missteps and Slip Ups The restaurant was one of the best in town, the food terrific and the corner table that James requested was private and charming. A perfect evening until Alysha caught James eyeing a few attractive women as they ...
Views: 1066 - ***Take the Women’s Love Quiz: Part 2 of 3 - by Submitted on May 23, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishDo you want to be happy in love? If you answered, “Yes”, then you need to know the signs of a good relationship. Common sense will tell you to find someone you trust and like. But you can learn a whole more with research-based advice that delves deeper. ...
Views: 1487 - ***Thanksgiving Family Stress - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2011 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishHolidays for many people can mean being alone and feeling lonely--or being with family members who cause you stress and also make you feel lonely! It seems you can't escape the holiday blues. But you can! Here are some tips. 1. Identify your triggers. Identify ahead of time exactly what ...
Views: 2830 - ***The "Miracles on the Hudson" U.S. Airways Crash and How to Make Your Own Miracles - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from LB WishThe “Miracles on the Hudson” U.S. Airways Crash and How to Make Your Own Miracles On January 15, 2009, a miracle happened. A U.S. Airways plane crash-landed upright and intact in the Hudson River, minutes after taking off from La Guardia airport in New York City, en route to Charlotte, North ...
Views: 831 - ***The Minnesota Bridge Disaster 07: Becoming Heroes - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from LB WishThe Minnesota Bridge Disaster 07: Becoming Heroes Photos of the collapse horrified us, stories of survivors made us cry in relief and tales of ordinary people becoming heroes uplifted us. We feel grateful for their swift acts and wonder: “What would I have done in a similar situation? How much ...
Views: 736 - ***The Movie "Knocked Up": How Realistic and How Recommended is This Relationship? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from LB WishThe movie “Knocked Up”: How realistic and how recommended is this relationship? No surprise that the 2007 movie “Knocked Up” is a hit. The women of Generations X and Y especially recognize this increasingly familiar kind of relationship—the educated, successful and professional woman who ...
Views: 2424 - ***The Unspoken Problem About Domestic Violence and the Baltimore Ravens Ray Rice - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishI am really angry—and sadden by how the media and the National Football League handled the domestic violence incident of Ray Rice against his fiancé, Janay Palmer, who is now his wife. For those of you who don’t know the details, here is a recap. On Monday, September 8, 2014, the Baltimore ...
Views: 1502 - ***Thirsty for Love: The Power of the Vampire's Kiss - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from LB WishThirsty for Love: The Power of the Vampire’s Kiss and the Twilight of the Truly Strong, Smart Woman Finally, women can breathe easy. There is a perfect man after all. He’s tall, dark and handsome, has riches, a country estate and the ...
Views: 1004 - ***Tips for Getting Over Short-Term Relationship Break Ups - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from LB WishTips for Getting Over Short-Term Relationship Break Ups Break up are always painful, but it’s not just the long-term relationships that cause such anguish. Short-term ones hurt in a different way. Their brief arc tends to be more intense and passionate. Think of a rollercoaster, filled with ...
Views: 10781 - ***Tips for Managing the Emotional and Financial Stress of Foreclosures - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from LB WishTips for Managing the Emotional and Financial Stress of Foreclosures Introduction Disasters and tragedies of any kind such as floods, hurricanes, illnesses, accidents and financial dilemmas all have the potential of making people feel a loss of control. When we no longer feel a sense of ...
Views: 1154 - ***Tips for Recovering from Being Suddenly Single - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) Wish***Tips for Recovering from Being Suddenly Single*** Women, Loss, Grief and Loneliness: If I’m so great, how come it hurts so much to be alone? ...
Views: 3904 - ***Tips on How to Manage Interfaith Holidays - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from LB WishTips on How to Manage Interfaith Holidays It’s that time of year again. She wants a Christmas tree, he says, “Not in my house.” There are ...
Views: 812 - ***Tips To Manage Career Setback - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishNo matter how successful and seasoned you are, you may still experience setbacks and disappointments. Setbacks come in many shapes and sizes for each of us. Sometimes they are small, while other times they’re huge — or perhaps they just feel that way. Read this sentence out loud several ...
Views: 1328 - ***Top Relationship Problems: The Danger of Women Having Affairs - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from LB WishTop Relationship Problems: The Danger of Women Having Affairs Think having an affair is just one of many dating choices these days? Think again. The number of women having affairs is rising--approximately 25 % of women have them. Smart, professional women know that affairs make you crazy—not ...
Views: 2324 - ***Top Tips Why You Should Get Along With Your Mate's Siblings*** - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2008 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishDr. LeslieBeth Wish, Ed.D, MSS at www.lovevictory.com Reasons Why Getting Along with siblings is So Crucial The Most Common Problems of Having Siblings-in-laws What Can You Do if You Have Siblings-in-law Problems? Why are the siblings so important in approving your choice of mate? It’s ...
Views: 2843 - ***Tori Spelling 07: Can Feuding Adult Children Really Reconcile with Parents? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from LB WishTori Spelling 07: Can Feuding Adult Children Really Reconcile with Parents? With the birth of her new baby, Tori Spelling has renewed a relationship with her mother. But is it real—and what can we learn about family reconciliations? Tori’s dispute with her mother arose from negative comments ...
Views: 1436 - ***Travel: How to Choose the Right Cruise Cabin - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishIt might surprise you that size may not be the most important factor in choosing your cabin. Location and the amenities that are included in your cabin’s category can be much more important. Here are some tips to help you select the cabin that is best for you. You may not be able to fulfill ...
Views: 1439 - ***Treading the Family Water During Hard Times - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from LB WishTreading the Family Water During Hard Times Recently, in California, a man shot his wife, five children and himself. The media reported that economic and work problems most likely provoked the killings. Of course, the incident was all over the Internet and news feeds. ...
Views: 913 - ***Triumph Over Your Fear Of Public Speaking - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishDoes your tummy churn at the thought of speaking in public? Do you feel cotton-headed when you get to the podium? And, unbelievably, did you forget to make the most important point? Welcome to the vast majority of people who fear speaking or performing in public. You’re in good company with ...
Views: 1187 - ***Twelve Things Divorcing Parents Should Tell Their Children - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from LB WishTwelve Things Divorcing Parents Should Tell Their Children: Divorced Parent Promise Guide Divorce is a difficult enough experience, and when children are involved, most divorcing parents have to set aside their marital feelings and work together to co-raise children responsibly. The goal is ...
Views: 2216 - ***Unconventional Advice On Dealing With Difficult People At The Office - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2008 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishTip Sheet Introduction Observe first—rather than act Confide in a colleague as a last resort Confront the difficult person as another last resort Make the colleague or boss look good—by being indispensable Don’t personalize--maybe Introduction Almost anyone who works has run ...
Views: 2859 - ***Valentine's Day Stress Busters - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from LB WishValentine’s Day Stress Busters: How to avoid the “ache-y, break-y heart” of disappointment Dateline: Any town. Five-thirty p.m., Valentine’s Day, and he’s read every card in the pharmacy. In his hand are a box of chocolates and a balloon with the words “MARRY ME” written ...
Views: 994 - ***What Are the Best Christmas Gifts? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from LB WishWhat are the Best Christmas Gifts? Bling is out—or at least an embarrassment, third homes are definitely out, rich people who didn’t invest in Bernard Madoff ponzi scheme are in and very put-out are people who are experiencing foreclosures, job lay-offs and, yes, still, the after-affects of ...
Views: 926 - ***What Else is Wrong about Octomom? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2009 from LB WishThe media can’t get enough of Nadya Suleman, the “Octomom,” who gave birth to eight babies when she was artificially inseminated with eight embryos. She already has six other children, also as a result of embryonic insemination. At first, almost everyone was fascinated. Babies, after all, have ...
Views: 1518 - ***What We Can Learn from the California Wildfire Disasaster: An Opportunity for Gratitude - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from LB WishWhat We Can Learn from... The California Wildfire Disaster: An Opportunity for Gratitude The California blaze ate up ...
Views: 746 - ***What We Can Learn from the Suicide of Robin Williams: Women, Moods, and Thoughts - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishThe suicide of Robin Williams has shaken—and awakened us up. News of his death has made many of us think: If someone with family, fame, and fortune could do that, could that happen to someone like me who doesn’t have all those things? I’ve been feeling really down lately, and ...
Views: 1742 - ***What We Can Learn from Wal-Mart's Black Friday Tragedy - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from LB WishWhat We Can Learn from Wal-Mart's Black Friday Tragedy Bodies forced their way through the crowd, used their arms like shields and slowed only for seconds when lumps on the floor made them step higher. Hundreds of feet clamored in unison, as though serving one mind, mowing down a dozen, ...
Views: 966 - ***What Your Marriage Proposal Could Tell You About Your Relationship - by Submitted on May 16, 2015 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishThe way your partner proposed to you might allow you to see into your future with this person. Good card players can detect “tells”—those unconscious behaviors that give away information about a player’s hand. When my clients described their feelings of disappointments or exhilaration ...
Views: 1704 - ***When a Child Dies: Grief Self-Quiz - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from LB WishWhen a Child Dies: Grief Self-Quiz Parents expect their children to outlive them. When a child dies, the parents’ grief affects their lives forever. Take this quiz and learn the best ways for a professional woman to handle grief when she or a co-worker loses a child. Put an “X” next to the ...
Views: 1282 - ***When and How to Set Limits, Draw the Line and Pick Your Battles in a Relationship. - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2013 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishWhen you’re unhappy in love, it’s often hard to know if you are being too picky, too “sensitive” or just wrong in your assessment of the situation. You wonder what “counts” as being a legitimate reason for you to fall out of love or feel distant from your ...
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