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7 DAY SEX CHALLENGE

Posted on March 9, 2026 (March 9, 2026) by Ivy Holguin

Let’s talk about sex baby! Let’s talk about you and me! Let’s talk about all the good things that salt and Pepper have in their lyrics. OK, I know that you read the title and said not way or are you serious or this man is crazy. When I mention this to my couples some […]

3-Hour Rule In A Relationship

Posted on March 2, 2026 (February 16, 2026) by Ivy Holguin

After the kids go to bed 1hour for chores and or work 1-hour for dedicated partner time – screen free of at all possible 1-hour for personal space and time In the recent months I have challenged several of my couples to try the three hour rule for relationships. I am sure that you have […]

Is Confidence a Skill or Personality Trait

Posted on February 24, 2026 (February 24, 2026) by Ray Valenzuela

OK, hear me out. Some of you might disagree with what I am about to say. It’s not a controversial topic, but it is one that has been debated in academia or the academic world for years. “Confidence”! Confidence in my opinion is a skill and not a personality trait as some claim it to […]

Do You Know Why You Procrastinate- It is Not What You Think

Posted on February 16, 2026 (February 16, 2026) by Ivy Holguin

We are guilty of it. We all do it from time to time. The real question that we should be asking ourselves is why do we do it at all? The famous proverb by English poet Edward Young wrote “Procrastination is the thief of time”. Procrastination steals valuable, irreplaceable time, leading to missed opportunities, increased […]

The Brain of a CEO

Posted on February 9, 2026 (February 9, 2026) by Ray Valenzuela

Do you know what is the secret for being a successful high-powered executive? Do you know what makes some of the high-profile CEOs in business today so successful? The answer isn’t their education or sense for business. It is that they work from home for 90-minutes each morning so that they can concentrate on their […]

What does self-respect look like to you

Posted on February 3, 2026 (February 3, 2026) by Ray Valenzuela

I want you to stop for a minute and answer me this question – “What does self-respect look like to you”? What are some of the things that immediately popped into your head? Now, think of all the things that you defined self-respect to look like and tell me, are you practicing self-respect for yourself? […]

Are You Ready To Re-Wire Your Brain?

Posted on January 26, 2026 (January 26, 2026) by Ray Valenzuela

Did you know that feeling grateful can re-wire your brain to be happy and think positively. According to a study by Dr. Alex Korb PhD, being grateful changes your brain chemistry by activating the brainstem region that produces dopamine. In his book “The Upward Spiral” Korb talks about how feeling down can feel like a […]

What Are Personal Boundaries and What Do They Look Like

Posted on January 19, 2026 (January 19, 2026) by Ray Valenzuela

I get asked all the time-what are personal boundaries and what do they look like? The real question is what do they look like to you and what do they mean for you? Personal boundaries are different for every person and only the individual can define what their boundaries look like. By definition, Personal boundaries […]

Healing Starts With Letting Go

Posted on January 12, 2026 (January 12, 2026) by Ray Valenzuela

Healing starts with letting go. Sometimes it is not about the other person or the person that you have lost (or even the sales deal). It is about letting go of the old version of yourself. It is about the unknown. It is about change and most of us fear change. You are going to […]

Sex Should Never Be Used As a Weapon

Posted on January 6, 2026 (January 6, 2026) by Ray Valenzuela

Using Sex as a form of punishment is withholding intimacy. It is withholding an opportunity to bond with your partner. Withholding sex is a form of psychological and emotional abuse. It is a manipulative behavior that is unhealthy and that can cause trust issues, intimacy issues and long-term connections within the relationship. Sex should be […]