Swoon: Love Lessons with Julie and Gina Sparkle: A Relationship Refresh for the New Year
Jan 2, 2023
Kick off the new year with fresh relationship intentions! Discover the Sparkle framework to celebrate strengths and transform challenges into lessons. Celebrate small wins to boost joy and resilience together. Learn how to articulate your desires positively and balance dreaming big with practical steps. Create a clear relationship vision and make an actionable plan for lasting change. Embrace the idea that showing up differently can lead to meaningful relationship shifts!
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Aim For Better, Not Perfect
- Start your relationship year aiming for "better than before," not perfection.
- Use intention and accountability to sustain improvements over time.
Start With Strengths
- Begin change from a strengths-based place by listing what went well last year.
- Celebrating strengths prevents shame and fuels motivation to improve.
Missed Celebrations Can Be Reclaimed
- Julie recounts missing celebrations for Ray's many art shows as relationships mature.
- She suggests circling back to honor missed moments with a delayed toast and appreciation.