Relationship Zen

Setting aside time to reflect on your relationship can be powerful, as the saying goes:“where attention goes, energy flows”. Don’t know where to start? Start with this reflection question tonight:   How can you show up for yourself and for your relationship for the week ahead?

That's why we designed a free & self-paced program: The 5-Day Challenge to Level-Up Communication in Your Relationship!      It’s great for any partnered relationship nerds who are open to practicing a little relationship self-development together: relationshipzen.ca/events/5-day-c…

Having good communication is essential for a thriving relationship. Heard that before right?      But sometimes you may not know what that actually means, how to get started, or how to prioritize it when life/your relationship gets busy/stressful.

We've built a tool for busy couples who want flexible, self-paced & tailored learning called the Conscious Love Kit! You & your partner learn exactly where your relationship is at today/how to sustain a thriving relationship for the long term. Check the link in our bio or DM us!

3 ingredients for a happy and healthy relationship:    1. Deliberate practice   2. Ongoing relationship education  3. Unrelenting compassion     If you want to integrate these ingredients into your relationship/make it a habit then we have something for you! 👍

Check the link: relationshipzen.ca/services/the-c… or DM us if you want all the details! We can't wait to share this with you!

We've built a tool for busy modern couples who want flexible, self-paced, & tailored learning called the Conscious Love Kit! With the kit, you and your partner learn exactly where your relationship is at/how to sustain a thriving relationship for the long term. 👇

Are you in a relationship that wants to grow together & as individuals, learn the skills to keep the spark going strong, communicate/handle conflict effectively & create a fulfilling life together?   If you just said yes, then we have something for you and your relationship! 👇

And it's simple! Turn to your partner (like right now) and start by saying "thank you" for something they did.   Want to practice more of these communication skills? Sign up for our free 5 Day Challenge to Level Up Communication In Your Relationship: lnkd.in/eWrsNAq

Express gratitude & appreciation more often in your relationship to build and maintain a strong bond/positive feelings toward each other.    Couples who do this are more likely to have healthier and happier relationships.

After the honeymoon phase in a relationship (e.g. 3 months-3 yrs), sometimes couples start to feel less connected, affectionate & positive toward each other.    Yet, they can turn things around and lift things up with even one relationship skill: gratitude.

And if you want to jumpstart your relationship awareness and skills to the next level, check our Conscious Love Kit via the link: relationshipzen.ca/services/the-c…   Two wholes, sharing a path,  David & Lindsey

Regularly do a check of how you're doing mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually.    Self-awareness is sexy + it's the first step so you can choose how you want to show up.   Being intentional about how you want to be in your relationship goes a long way.

It's going to sound simple, but it's true: How you choose to show up in your relationship shapes how you experience it! Do this "small" thing to create massive shifts:   Start with YOU: Check-in with yourself often.

That’s why we put together a free self-paced virtual weekend retreat so that you can focus less on planning and more on connecting together. Interested? Check it out: relationshipzen.ca/events/free-vi… - you can get started either this weekend/whenever you have a couple of days!

The honeymoon stage was great, wasn't it? You felt close, connected and all the feels...but after that phase, those feelings stopped coming as easily, right? That's right! You have to create it. You have to be deliberate about it.

Before you focus on solutions to their problem, hear them out, like really listen, acknowledge their situation, summarize what you heard them say, and ask if you've understood & validate them. Then, ask if they're looking for a solution before offering one.

What to do when your partner is talking about problems they're facing at work, w/ family or w/ a friend.      Listen to learn, not to reply.     Instead of hearing your partner's words and the feelings behind them, it’s common to pay more attention (voluntarily or involuntarily).

Spent the weekend celebrating 7 years of marriage. Gardening Dreaming together Getting spoiled by special humans in our life And appreciating each other 💕✨🥂

Let's take a moment right now to show your partner some recognition and appreciation. Compliment them for something they did, said, or even how they look.   We know it might feel a bit awkward at first, but that just means it's a skill you can work on.

Want an even happier relationship? It's simple: spotlight the good in each other.   When's the last time you genuinely complimented your partner, showed explicit appreciation for them, and built them up? Can you remember?