It’s easy to see what’s wrong. The house is messy, the schedule is tight, the relationship feels distant, or the budget is strained. Our brains are actually wired to look for threats and problems—it’s a survival mechanism! But to thrive, we have to retrain our brains. This is where Gratitude comes in. Gratitude isn't about pretending hard things aren't happening. You might be in a season of heavy grief or marital uncertainty right now. Gratitude doesn't invalidate that pain. Instead, it widens your view to include the grace that is also present. When we practice gratitude, we are telling our brains: "Yes, this is hard, BUT there is also good." It shifts the atmosphere of your heart, and often, the atmosphere of your home. The Challenge: For the next 4 days, try the "3 Things" practice. Before you go to sleep, find 3 specific things from the day you are grateful for. Dig deep. Not just "food and shelter," but "the way the sun hit the table" or "a moment of laughter amidst the stress." Application Question: Let’s practice right now. Drop ONE specific thing you are grateful for today in the comments.

Fighting About Your Marriage More Than Enjoying It? Me too. Until I discovered the simple system I'm sharing in today's workshop recording. - No more walking on eggshells - No more same fights on repeat - No more feeling like roommates Any couple can use this approach to create the connection they actually want. I'll be showing you how Sean and Mindy used it to go from signed divorce papers to what they call an "11 out of 10 marriage." During the workshop, you'll also see some eye-opening "Behind The Scenes" stuff like: • Why most marriage advice doesn't work (it treats symptoms, not the disease) • How their "perfect" date nights almost destroyed their connection completely • Why what you DON'T say matters more than what you do say • The rule about how many times you need to feel safe before you can actually connect The recording is only available for 5 days, then it's gone forever. Because here's what I know... If you're reading this, you're probably tired of pretending everything's fine when it's not. Tired of those Sunday night disconnects where you both just... exist in the same house. Tired of wondering when you stopped being best friends and became polite strangers. This system changes all of that. Not because it's magic. Because it actually works. Comment "WORKSHOP" below and I'll send you the link. P.S. - One woman said: "I finally stopped trying to fix my husband and started working on me. That's when everything shifted." You'll hear her full story in the recording.

As we get closer to gathering with family and friends, let’s talk about the "Them" category. In our Boundaries Protocol, we talk about the difference between your "Safe Room" (your inner circle) and your "Backyard BBQ" (acquaintances and extended family). Holiday drama often happens when we give "Backyard BBQ" people access to our "Safe Room" heart. Just because you are eating turkey at the same table doesn't mean you have to engage in deep emotional processing with everyone. It is okay to keep conversations light and polite with family members who have proven to be unsafe or critical. You can love them, but you can love them better with a boundary in place. - Protect your peace: You don't have to explain your marriage struggles, your parenting choices, or your political views to anyone who hasn't earned the right to hear them. - For those in a difficult season: If you are navigating separation or a hard patch in your marriage, decide ahead of time what you will and won't share. "We are working through some things, and we appreciate your prayers," is a complete sentence. Application Question: Is there a topic of conversation you need to put "off-limits" next week to protect your peace?