I unstrapped my four year old, Frankie, from his car seat in the grey mini-van. We were in the parking lot at Noah’s Bagels going for a little father-son breakfast. When I asked what kind of cream cheese F4 wanted on his bagel he responded, unsurprisingly, “T-Rex cheese bagel.” Everything with him is either “T-Rex,” or “T-Rex egg,” which I love. So, as I’ve done about every 10 minutes since he was born, I laughed and said, “Give daddy a smooch.” He obliged by planting a big T-Rex kiss on me and as I closed the door to the mini-van I heard from behind me, “I’ll trade you.” I turned…

It should go without saying that even happy couples fight (and here’s what they fight about!) Still, with 40 to 50 percent of marriages ending in divorce, the way you bicker might be more important than you realize. Think about the last argument you had with your partner. What was the root cause? If you pick fights over something you won’t remember in two or three weeks’ time, it could be a secret sign your marriage is headed for divorce. Thankfully, there’s now an easy way to avoid it! Kara Lawler, the blogger for Mothering the Divide, recently shared a bit of marriage advice with TODAY. According to her, one of…

Once upon a time I dated a guy who was aces at the “romantic gestures.” There were flowers for no reason, long walks holding hands, picnics in secluded spots, and amazing home-cooked meals. Jackpot, right? I have always been one for thoughtful behavior myself, so I responded in kind with surprises and gifts and mini-holiday celebrations for two. Believe it or not, when we eventually broke up, this was stated as one of our “issues.” He told me: “You always do so much for me, there is NO WAY I could EVER KEEP UP!” Talk about a first world problem! But I was young and didn’t lose too much sleep…

Work/life balance, what to do when you have a conflict of priorities, and how to take back control by saying “no” to people. [embedded content] — Join The Good Men Project Community. “Here’s the thing about The Good Men Project. We are trying to create big, sweeping, societal changes—–overturn stereotypes, eliminate racism, sexism, homophobia, be a positive force for good for things like education reform and the environment. And we’re also giving individuals the tools they need to make individual change—-with their own relationships, with the way they parent, with their ability to be more conscious, more mindful, and more insightful. For some people, that could get overwhelming. But for…

For your religious and political beliefs Saida Shigapova/shutterstock It’s no secret that tensions are high in our country and around the world, primarily because of differing political opinions and religious practices. (However, political arguments do result in some hilarious quotes and insults.) But what you believe in is your own choice. It’s part of your identity. You can divulge as much or as little about those beliefs as you feel comfortable, but don’t feel like you need to go through all your church’s teachings or your political party’s agenda as justification. For your relationships Syda Productions/shutterstock Don’t let other people take control of your love life. Only you can decide…

During the last few years, I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing, studying, researching and learning from some of the world’s greatest visionaries, entrepreneurs, and titans of industry. When you spend a certain amount of time knee deep in research, you start to notice common trends which transcend niches and industries. In this post, I’ll share seven practices, rituals, routines, and habits of the greats, allowing for deeper fulfillment, a grounded sense of purpose, a zest and enthusiasm for life and so much more. The truth is, you don’t need to wait to do these things. You can get started today, and watch your world expand. 1. Express Gratitude Starting your day with gratitude will allow…

There’s nothing new about Wabi-sabi — it dates from the 12th century. And it’s not surprising that Leonard Koren has been Wabi-sabi’s representative in the West. Educated as an architect, he founded Wet: The Magazine of Gourmet Bathing, which was wildly ahead-of-its-time. As was his next incarnation: In 1992, while living in Japan, I embarked on a project to locate and define the kind of beauty that I felt most deeply attracted to. By “beauty” I meant that complex of exciting, pleasurable sensations ostensibly emanating from things — objects, environments, and even ideas — that make us feel more alive and connected to the world; that urgent feeling we equate with…

The lack of negotiation during the offer stage makes narrowing the gap even harder, considering pay raises are based on a percentage of starting salaries. The lack of negotiation during the offer stage makes narrowing the gap even harder, considering pay raises are based on a percentage of starting salaries. I always encourage my candidates to be as transparent as possible when discussing their target salary goals and I’ve noticed for women this is harder. But this is the most opportune time to garner an increase and what’s more, the change won’t likely come again until one makes a career move. Men, encourage your women to hone their negotiation skills,…

After many years of real life research, scientific study, and pop culture I devised a 10 step plan to live healthy, happy, and fit. When I went back over my grand plan, I realized one glaring hole: laughter. What would life be without those crazy times when you laughed to the point of tears or when you laughed so hard your cheeks hurt? I remember my brother laughing so much he would loose his breath and we would have to try to make sure he didn’t suffocate. That seems a bit crazy now, but that laughter goes a long way. The benefits of a good laugh: Laughter relaxes you. It’s…