I found an app called “Lasting.” It is not by the Gottman Institute, but they say it is research tested strategies. I haven’t paid for the app, but by creating an account and doing the assessment it let me use their reminders. So multiple times a day, the app reminds me to check in with my hubby with fondness, affection, gratitude, etc. So far even without paying for the best of the content, this app is having a positive impact on my marriage. Check it out.
An alternate perspective on the 5:1 ratio
Applying the ratio with our kids
Small, intentional moments
"Small, intentional moments hold more weight than isolated, extravagant gestures when it comes to building emotional longevity in your relationship."
The positive perspective
Struggling with the terrible 2's?
When we have.more information about what to expect at different ages, it can help us to be more positive with our children.
Check out these videos from Project ABC on dealing with difficult behavior in young children.
An Attitude of Gratitude and the 5:1 Ratio During the Holidays
"The perspective and practice of gratitude is essential to strengthening our relationships with those we love."
Why the 5:1 ratio? And how can we get there?
Thinking of you: Another 5:1 Ratio Tool
Adding more positives to our relationships can be as simple as just saying "I'm thinking of you".
Benefits of gratitude
The 5:1 Ratio Challenge: Vulnerability
I feel like you can't have a discussion on becoming more positive without including vulnerability in the mix.
Making gratitude a ritual is a great way to increase the 5:1 ratio in our lives
Dr. Gottman speaks on the 5:1 ratio
Take the November 5:1 Ratio Challenge!
Research by The Gottman Institute shows that families thrive when there are 5 times more positives than negatives in our emotional bank accounts. Join me in taking the 5:1 ratio challenge to increase the number of positives in our relationships and to decrease the number of negatives. What tools do we have in our toolboxes to do this? What are some things that you do that fill your family’s emotional bank accounts?
November 2017 Challenge: The 5:1 Ratio
https://mailchi.mp/c5a5f3c6212a/join-the-november-51-ratio-challenge