Category Archives: Positive Energy

Mindful Dating: 5 Ways to Adopt this Mentality

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Rachel Dack

Dating on autopilot, staying in your comfort zone, not acknowledging genuine thoughts and feelings and dating unintentionally generally lead to unsuccessful dating and dating difficulties. Applying a mindful approach to your dating life will make you feel more confident, in … Continue reading →

10 Good Reasons to Break Up With Your Boyfriend or Girlfriend

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Rachel Dack

Knowing when to stay in a relationship and when to exit can be an overwhelming and emotionally draining decision. I often work with clients who enter psychotherapy or coaching wondering if they are thinking about a potential breakup in the … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Relationship Anxiety Resource (Causes, Effects & Strategies)

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Rachel Dack

Many of my clients experience relationship anxiety, which can directly interfere with their ability to build and maintain healthy intimate relationships. Through the teaching and use of coping skills, anxiety management strategies, and mindful dating methods, we work to ensure … Continue reading →

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4 Strategies to Connect with your Desire for Love- eHarmony

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Rachel Dack

Can you imagine yourself in a healthy and happy relationship or do you find yourself avoiding the answer? If you are looking for a loving relationship, but find it easier to picture your future without one, this article is for … Continue reading →

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Two Things to Know About Texting and Dating- eHarmony Guest Blog

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Rachel Dack

While texting has become a primary method of connection and communication in many potential or new relationships, an overreliance on text messages can be problematic for your dating and relationship life. Trends on texting and dating intrigue me and prompted this piece … Continue reading →

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When Dating Gets You Down: How to Keep the Hope Alive- eHarmony Guest Blog

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Rachel Dack

I hope you will check out my latest dating and relationship advice for eHarmony. Click here to examine your thoughts around dating and to learn how to date in a more positive way without letting the past or fear-based thinking … Continue reading →

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5 Signs You’re An Unavailable Dater (Part 1)

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Rachel Dack

If you are not open to love, it can’t exist in your life. All too often my single clients buy into cognitive distortions and engage in behaviors that they believe bring them closer to love or protect them from getting … Continue reading →

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12 Ways to Improve Your Marriage in 2015 and Beyond

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Rachel Dack

Happy Friday! I am very excited and grateful to be featured on Corey Allen’s Simple Marriage website and to share ideas on improving the quality of our loving relationships. I am a huge advocate for using a proactive and empowered approach to better … Continue reading →

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5 Ways to Lessen that Relationship Baggage (and Improve Self-Esteem)- eHarmony Guest Blog

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Rachel Dack

Happy Friday! I hope you will click here to read my latest article featured on eHarmony. It focuses on how our relationships serve as mirrors, how to avoid letting the past (and old childhood and relationship wounds) dictate the present and … Continue reading →

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Single and Frustrated: Five Things to Consider- eHarmony Guest Blog

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Rachel Dack

Many of my single coaching and psychotherapy clients report feeling frustrated, among other emotions, about being single, especially when they feel as though they are putting great effort into finding a partner with little success. My clients have inspired me to … Continue reading →

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Friendships and Dating: Five Tips to Manage Your Relationships

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Rachel Dack

It is an honor to contribute to Power Up Living, a website designed to support you in gaining more freedom, flexibility and fun in life and business. My article offers advice on managing the important relationships in your life and … Continue reading →

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Five Reasons to ‘Date’ Yourself- eHarmony Guest Blog

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Rachel Dack

I so love the idea of treating yourself with love, compassion, nurturance and kindness, as well as not waiting for anyone (especially a partner) to do this for you. This brings me to the idea of ‘dating’ yourself, which is … Continue reading →

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Five Myths About Relationships, Dating and Love That Might Be Sabotaging Your Love Life

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Rachel Dack

The world is full of distorted and false messages about love, relationships, dating and romance and it is easy to believe these ideas when they are reinforced in the media, movies, television, etc. However, for a healthy love life, it … Continue reading →

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How to Create Happiness Regardless of Your Relationship Status- eHarmony Guest Blog

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Rachel Dack

I am incredibly passionate about helping others achieve happiness- the type of happiness that is available in the present moment, accessible at all times, cultivated within and radiated outward. It is easy to get caught up in a pattern of … Continue reading →

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How to Be In the Moment While Dating and Find a Great Partner

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Rachel Dack

Many single individuals date because they are “supposed to.” They may date to find a partner or spouse, but fail to think about this important point… Dating is not about finding any partner or someone who will do. Dating is … Continue reading →

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How to Get Your Ex Back (and important points to consider)

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Rachel Dack

Breakups can be excruciatingly painful as the sense of loss can feel difficult to move through. It is only natural that you will need time to grieve the end of your relationship and you will experience a variety of emotions … Continue reading →

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