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Our Nutritional Philosophy
Introduction. It has been some time since Lya or I have discussed our eating habits, so today I’m writing to provide an update. In…
Conflict Resolution Tips – Part 4
The Identity Conversation The last conversation to be discussed in this series is known as the identity conversation. No longer are we talking about…
Conflict Resolution Tips – Part 3
The Feelings Conversation As I described in my last entry, there are generally three types of core conflicts that emerge between partners. The “what…
Conflict Resolution Tips – Part 2
The “What Happened” Conversation Research shows that difficult conversations between partners generally fall into three categories: The “what happened” conversation, the feelings conversation, and…
Conflict Resolution Tips – Part 1
Conflict resolution is rarely easy. Whether we are dealing with an aggravated customer, lazy coworker, or frustrating neighbor, finding a solution through conversation is…
Nicky On Minimalism
As a kid, I often spent time thinking about what my adult life would look like. In my typical fantasy, I’d be an important…
Dopamine Detox: Resetting The Brain
Years ago, I began to experience a nagging feeling that something was off. Bouts of mental lethargy and anxiety were commonplace. I responded by…
Nicky On Skin Care Pt. 3
In this third and final post, I want to describe the strategies used by skin care companies to convince you to buy their products.…
How Nicky Maximizes His Credit Card Rewards
In response to the number of questions Lya has received about the credit cards I use, here is a summary of which cards I…
Nicky On Skin Care Pt. 2
The philosophy I’ve employed my entire life is a simple one: what is good for your health is good for your skin. Making your…
Nicky On Skin Care Pt. 1
In my younger years, I occasionally received compliments regarding the quality of my skin. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve received these compliments with increasing…
Nicky’s Personal Philosophy
One of the things I spend part of every day thinking about is my personal philosophy on life, what I want out of it…
Nicky’s Corner: The (Lya) Process Pt. II
I mentioned in my last blog entry that I would discuss, in a separate article, the specifics of Lya’s workout routine. It seems only…
Nicky’s Corner: The (Lya) Process
One of the more exciting requests Lya handed me this past year was the task of creating a workout regime for her. Not only…