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In this episode of Breathe Love & Magic podcast, I talk with Mindset coach Michelle Sera about her book The 7-Minute Shift™and how to elevate your mind to discover the possibilities. Why Mindset Coaching? I started by asking Michelle about her process and book, The 7-Minute Shift™ which I read and loved and how this came about. He had been writing and marketing strategy for years with over 900 clients. Through this experience, Michelle realized how crucial mindset is. No matter how big or small a person’s business was, the mindset part is what often got in the way. It…

Overcoming Sexual Shame: A Men’s Guide According to the American Psychological Association (APA, 2020) shame is defined as an extremely unpleasant emotion arising from the sense that there is something dishonorable, indecent, or indecent about one’s behavior or circumstances. Whereas guilt is a conscious emotion characterized by a painful realization that you have done (or thought) something wrong and often by a readiness to take action designed to undo or mitigate that wrong. It differs from shame, in which there is the added strong fear that one’s actions are publicly exposed to judgment or ridicule. As a general rule, shame…

His favorite weapon is passive aggressive behavior Ah, an oldie but a goody, passive-aggressive attitude is yet another way to control someone. What does he look like? “This is my girlfriend, Stacey. She talks like a hillbilly, but she’s an awesome girl. Heh heh heh.” Okay, he just introduced you to his friends and made a review disguised as a cute joke. This is passive-aggressive. “Boy you sure can cook,he said right after you accidentally burned the rice with dinner. Sarcasm is another form of passive-aggressive behavior. If anything follows, “Hi, I’m just kidding” know that it is not. It’s…

Here Deirdre, mother of two young children, explains why she supports Fumble’s Youth Manifesto Imagine this: you’re scrolling around YouTube and you notice “ladies without clothes” as a suggested search. You know it wasn’t your partner because his spelling is pretty good, so it’s more than likely one of your kids. This happened to me when my son was eight years old and it got me thinking – what would come up if he googled those words? I asked my son about his quest and did a little research to see what was out there. As I suspected, there were…

Germany—the land of poets and thinkers—is not only home to world-renowned composers such as Beethoven, Bach, Brahms, Schumann and Wagner. It is also much loved by tourists for its stunning scenery and landscapes, serene rolling hills, picturesque grazing meadows, quaint medieval villages, rich culture and hearty, mouth-watering German cuisine, among others. If you want a cornucopia of unique experiences that will turn into a great adventure, you should definitely put Germany at the top of your travel list. Traveling to Germany for the first time could be a scary and exciting experience. At the same time, it can also be…

What is compromise in marriage? How important is it to always compromise in your relationship? And how to compromise in marriage. These and more questions about compromise will be answered in this post. What does compromise mean in marriage? In marriage, compromise means that you and your partner find a middle ground where you have different desires or opinions. It involves both of you making concessions to get there agreements for the benefit of your relationship. For example, if one of you wants to keep the Home tidy and the others appreciate a more relaxed environment, you can now reach…

ugh… It’s that time of year when everything is pink and fuzzy. We are all caught up in this romantic mood, thinking about how we can surprise our loved ones. Fluffy bears and heart-shaped chocolates are an absolute cliché these days. We all know that Valentine’s Day isn’t just about giving and receiving gifts, it’s about spending quality (and spicy) time together, right? So, forget about Valentine’s Day gifts and give your lover something exciting and fun. Looking for a last minute V-Day plan or a worthwhile way to celebrate the day? Then you’ve come to the right place, because…

1. California – USA A destination that needs no introduction, California it’s a perennial favorite! The Pacific Coast Highway from San Francisco to San Diego, USA, where the Redwood trees turn into palm trees, is probably the most asked about honeymoon. San Francisco is the perfect city to start a California honeymoon. There is so much to see and do in the city. The iconic Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatrazexciting neighborhoods like The Castro and Haight-Ashbury and an innovative food scene. It is a great starting point to visit the rest of the state. You could take a drive up to…

Does this sound familiar? You are in a relationship with someone you feel connected to. They seem to be the perfect partner for you and you love spending time with them. However, in the back of your mind, you know you should be walking on eggshells when you’re around them. If you say a word or sentence they don’t like, you’ll see why it’s your fault and feel the need to apologize over and over again to “fix” the problem. Needless to say, you probably feel like it’s your responsibility to make sure it’s okay. You want to do everything…

We’ve mentioned this anonymous person many times, but it bears repeating (because it’s true). Someone once said, “It’s not what you live, it’s what you learn.” And one thing we have learned A LOT from in our married life together is what others have experienced and passed on to others (us) to learn as well. That’s why we value teaching marriage quotes so much. We’re constantly picking them up all the time. And there’s no doubt that they’ve helped our marriage (when we apply them) and hopefully they’ll help yours. So for this Marriage Insight we will include tips that…