The Best Resources for Couples Facing the Challenges of Our Changing Times
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This article was written by June Duncan. June Duncan is the co-creator of Rise Up for Caregivers, which offers support for family members and friends who have taken on the responsibility of caring for their loved ones. http://riseupforcaregivers.org/
Our lifestyle appears to be returning to a semblance of normal, yet while many are celebrating, still many others are feeling the effects of the past year. If your relationship is struggling to regain its footing, you aren’t alone. With so much still stressing our lives — health concerns, job concerns, social unrest, and so forth — and with so much change over the past many months, you might feel like life is generally in the dumps.
Life satisfaction might be bruised and battered, but thankfully, there are ways you can not just survive what’s happening but thrive, both as individuals and as a couple. Here are some resources to help you do just that.
Healthy at Your Homebase
Digging into your troubles can feel overwhelming. Ensuring your household is a happy and healthy one is a good place to start. Check out these tips and ideas to help make sure your home-sweet-home is truly sweet
6 ‘Me Time’ Ideas You Can Do at Home
Clearing Bad Energy From Your Home
10 Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality
Working from Home: The Fun Quirks Couples Learn About Each Other
15 Paint Colors That Reduce Stress
Hone in on Stress
What specific issues are contributing to stress in your relationship? The answer is rarely simple or straightforward. Do some soul searching to identify the root causes of tension in your lives so you can make a path towards resolving them.
How The News is Impacting Your Mental Health
The More Employees You Supervise The More Stressful the Job
12 Ways Your Parents (or His) Are Ruining Your Relationship
How To Prevent Money Problems from Ruining Your Marriage
Connect With Peer Support Through MHAAO
Together Through Thick and Thin
Doing things together can be a joy if you’re pushing the right buttons. Make the most of every moment with a few well thought out activities and ideas.
7 Ways Working Out with Your Significant Other Benefits Your Relationship
10 Fun Couple Workout Exercises
If You Want to Strengthen Your Relationship, Start in the Kitchen
The 30 Best Feel-Good Movies You Can Stream at Home Right Now
10 Reasons Why Being in Nature Is Good for You
13 Projects for Backyard Relaxation
Tandem Meditation: Path to a New Intimacy
If the strangeness of our new normal is getting to you, know you’re not alone! The key is to use this time to take care of yourself and each other. With a solid strategy, you can become a stronger, healthier, happier couple facing the challenges of these changing times together.