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Published Mar 13, 2019

189: Prioritizing YOUR Happiness In A Relationship

Psychologist Paulette Sherman delves into the significance of prioritizing personal happiness in relationships, offering insights on self-discovery, sacred self-care, and effective communication to balance personal interests, work, and family life harmoniously.
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  • Rediscovering Self

    Rediscovering oneself is crucial for maintaining personal happiness within a relationship. emphasizes the importance of exploring personal interests, even amidst the demands of parenting. She shares her own experience of wanting to learn mosaics, illustrating how small steps can lead to personal fulfillment 1. adds that encouraging partners to pursue their interests can help maintain balance in relationships 1.

    It's about having that time for you, that you enjoy, you have better will coming back to all the responsibilities then.

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    Journaling and reflecting on past joys can also aid in reconnecting with oneself, akin to dating oneself again 2.

       

    Sacred Self-Care

    Sacred self-care is a vital practice for nurturing personal well-being. shares her journey of establishing a self-care routine through sacred baths, which became a symbolic and essential practice for her 3. She highlights the importance of starting small, like dedicating 15-20 minutes daily to activities that replenish one's energy, such as meditation or exercise 4.

    Don't think something as small as 15 or 20 minutes won't add up in time because when you're constantly moving and running it, you know, sometimes if you don't take that 20 minutes first thing in the morning, it'll never happen.

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    This consistent practice can gradually build into a habit that supports overall happiness and balance.

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