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Rachel Dack is a Licensed Psychotherapist, Dating/Relationship Coach, Nationally Certified Counselor and writer who is passionate about helping others achieve positive wellbeing and partake in healthy, satisfying relationships with others. Rachel offers psychotherapy for individuals and couples in her downtown Bethesda, Maryland office. Rachel also serves as a relationship and dating coach for adults who are looking for love and would like support with dating, intimacy and relationship building.
Tag Archives: happiness
5 Ways to Lessen that Relationship Baggage (and Improve Self-Esteem)- eHarmony Guest Blog
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
Posted in Acceptance, Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Happiness, Inspiration, Love and Intimacy, Personal Growth, Positive Energy, Reflection, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged brain, childhood, childhood wounds, dating advice, eharmony, finding love, gratitude, happiness, healing the past, healthier love life, love, mirrors, neuroscience, rachel dack, relationship advice, relationships, self-esteem, self-love, the past is not the present
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Five Reasons to ‘Date’ Yourself- eHarmony Guest Blog
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
Posted in Acceptance, Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Happiness, Inspiration, Love and Intimacy, Personal Growth, Positive Energy, Reflection, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged attracting the wrong partners, authentic self, being single, breakup, compassion, date yourself, dating, dating advice, dating yourself, divorce, eharmony, grief, happiness, intimacy, love, loving yourself, relationships, self-esteem, self-love, selfcare
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How to Create Happiness Regardless of Your Relationship Status- eHarmony Guest Blog
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
Posted in Acceptance, Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Happiness, Inspiration, Love and Intimacy, Neuroscience, Personal Growth, Positive Energy, Reflection, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged approval, attention, being happy, being single, dating advice, eharmony, external world, finding love, happiness, how to be happy, inner strength, loving yourself, personal growth, power, putting your happiness in someone else's hands, relationships, self-esteem, self-love, wellness
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Overcoming Dating Insecurities
Having insecure moments is a natural part of life. As we push ourselves to go after our goals, take social and emotional risks, make mistakes and try new things, we are bound to feel insecure at times. As our healthiest … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Happiness, Love and Intimacy, Positive Energy, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged advice for women, anxiety tips, authentic selves, being single, confidence, confidence boost, dating, dating advice, dating insecurities, datingadvice.com, first impression, happiness, height, insecurity, intimacy, love, overcoming anxiety, self-esteem, single women
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10 Strategies to Boost Your Mood and Enhance Your Emotional Health- eHarmony Guest Blog
Your mental health is a major component to the quality of your interactions with others. The healthier you are, the more rewarding your relationships will be. Whether you are single, casually dating, in a serious relationship, married, separated or divorced, … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Happiness, Inspiration, Love and Intimacy, Mindfulness, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged alcohol, binging, boost your mood, clutter, community, dating, dating tips, divorce, drinking, eating, eharmony, emotional health, energy, exercise, gratitude, happiness, happy, healthy, intimacy, love, married, mental health, mindfulness, mood boosters, online dating, relationships, selfcare, selflove, selftalk, singlehood, sleep, tips, wellbeing
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How to Develop a Healthy Mindset About Singlehood and Love- eHarmony Guest Blog
I am constantly inspired by Dr. Wayne Dyer, who brilliantly stated, “Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change.” If you read my previous article, you also know that I am an advocate for helping single … Continue reading
Posted in Acceptance, Dating, Emotional Well being, Happiness, Inspiration, Love and Intimacy, Positive Energy, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged attitudes, attracting love, beliefs, dating, dating tips, dr. wayne dyer, happiness, independence, lonely, love life, perception, relationship advice, relationship status, relationships, sadness, self-care, singlehood, wellbeing
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Ten Ways to Increase Your Self-Esteem- eHarmony Guest Blog
Do you ever feel as though you’re waiting for someone to love and appreciate you? Do you feel “less than” because you are single and other people in your life are in relationships? Do you find that you wait for … Continue reading
Posted in Acceptance, Dating, Emotional Well being, Happiness, Inspiration, Love and Intimacy, Positive Energy, Reflection, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged accomplishments, appreciation, dating, eharmony, empowerment, happiness, love, psychotherapy, rachel dack, relationships, self-care, self-esteem, self-love, singlehood, true happiness
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Why You Are Not ‘Doomed’ in the Love Department- eHarmony Guest Blog
Too often I hear my clients verbalize that they are “doomed” in finding love because they are single. Of course it is not a simple cause and effect equation, but it seems like the human mind can make it into one … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Happiness, Love and Intimacy, Mindfulness, Positive Energy, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged accomplishments, coaching, couples, dating, dating tips, eharmony, happiness, psychotherapy, rachel dack, relationships, self-care, self-esteem, self-love, single women, singlehood
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Five Reasons to Avoid Sex with an Ex (If it is true love and happiness you are looking for…)
On the path to love, it is natural to go through periods of loneliness, anxiety and insecurity. During these times, it is especially common to crave comfort, attention and connection. These emotions are part of the process of dating, break-ups … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Happiness, Love and Intimacy, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged breakups, comfort, connection, dating, dating tips, datingadvice.com, emotions, ex boyfriend, happiness, health, love, rachel dack, relationships, sex with an ex, singlehood, tempting
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Gratitude: The One Thing We Need More of in Our Dating Lives and Relationships
“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough and more.” ~ Melody Beattie Above is one of my favorite quotes on gratitude. It inspired me to write about gratitude in dating and relationships as I truly … Continue reading