Everyone has disagreements. In all of our relationships, whether its with a partner, friend, or co-worker, there are bound to be times when we can’t see eye to eye on an issue and we have to find ways to effectively communicate our differences so that we can come to some kind of resolution and move forward.

Do you find yourself sacrificing your wants and desires for those of your partner? Is your happiness and sense of fulfillment tied to your partners, family, or friends? Do you find yourself sacrificing your own emotional, physical, or spiritual self in order to take care of another’s needs? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions it is possible that you are engaged in a codependent relationship.

Jon Kabat-Zinn, a researcher at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, popularized the practice of Mindfulness Meditation. Kabat-Zinn describes mindfulness as, “paying attention in a particular way; On purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally.” The practice of mindfulness allows one to become more aware of the mind-body connection and how unconscious thoughts, feelings and behaviors impact our emotional, physical and spiritual health.