About the Author


Debbie Gutfreund

Debbie Gutfreund is an OCD and trauma therapist. She holds a BA in English from the University of Pennsylvania and an MA in Family Therapy from the University of North Texas. In her free time, she is a competitive runner and skier. She lives in Parkland, Florida with her husband and children.


7 Ways to Worry Less

Don’t worry, be happy. 7 great quotes with photos.

7 Things Happy People Don't Do

How happy are you?

Courage & Faith: Tibor Rubin’s Heroism

An anti-Semitic sergeant couldn’t stop a Holocaust survivor who heroically served in the US Army from getting his Medal of Honor.

Never Give Up

8 motivating quotes to fire up your day.

8 Ways to Be a Better Parent

Because every parent can use a quick reminder.

Eight Things Women Say and What They Really Mean

A user-friendly guide for men who sometimes have no idea what their wife is really saying.

Six Lessons My Father Taught Me

Life changing values to share with your kids.

Seven Warning Signs of Toxic Relationships

If these warning signs sound familiar, distance yourself as much as possible.

Ten Things I Wish I Knew at My Graduation

Print and post on your fridge and read regularly.

8 Signs You’re Creating a Meaningful Life

Taste the joy of living with purpose.

Sharing the Gift of Torah

Shavuot reminds me why I’m grateful for having the Torah in my life.

Seven Ways to Build Confidence

Never give up hope in yourself and in what you can achieve.

From a Stay-at-Home Mom to Her Working Mother

A letter to my mother.

Finding Patience

We were newly married, just moved to Israel and everything was going wrong.

Six Common Mistakes about Change

How to succeed in changing a habit.

Six Questions to Ask Yourself Every Day

Start your day right.

Six Jewish Strategies for Spiritual Growth

A daily regimen for building your spiritual muscles.

6 Passover Lessons to Impart to Your Children

A letter to my children for the Seder.

Crushing Pain

The Jewish people ache with the Sassoon family. We cannot speak; we have no words.

Empowering Beliefs For Freedom

This Passover set yourself free.

Eight Thoughts Successful People Think Every Day

Extraordinary accomplishments begin with extraordinary thoughts.

What I Wish I Knew Before I Became a Mother

I stared at her beautiful face and held her tiny hand and thought: I have no idea what I’m doing.

Take Off Your Mask

This Purim, remove the four masks we wear and experience true joy.

Five Strategies for Increasing Happiness

It's the time of year to increase your level of joy. Here's how.

5 Things Not to Compromise While Dating

Staying true to yourself while dating.

Walking 21 Miles to Work

James Robertson’s amazing story that merges faith and determination.

8 Things to Tell Your Children Everyday

Giving your kids the love and confidence they need to embrace life.

8 Things You Should Never Say to Your Spouse

Refraining from saying certain things is just as important as what we say.

7 Inspiring Jewish Quotes

Get motivated to achieve your goals.

Wild: An Adventure in Self-Discovery

Four essentials for facing our deepest selves.

#Je Suis Juif

I am a Jew. Don’t let the Jews of France stand alone.

Unbroken

Laura Hillenbrand and Louie Zamperini have created extraordinary lives through adversity.

One Habit Can Change Everything

5 strategies to making resolutions that stick.

Hanukkah’s Last Light

Dispelling five myths that block us from connecting to God.

Top Ten Gifts for Children

The greatest gift we can give our children is to recognize their unique light they can bring to the world.

Top Ten Hanukkah Gifts for Husbands

Skip the new tie. Give your husband the gift he really wants.

Top Ten Hanukkah Gifts Every Wife Wants

This year give your wife the gift she really wants.

From the Four Widows

In the midst of the most horrific nightmare, these righteous women are reaching out to the Jewish world with a message of hope.

Terror in the Synagogue

Gaining some perspective on an unfathomable tragedy.

Living with Courage

Alan Lock was going blind. Here’s how he fought to get through the darkness.

Real Beauty: Three Lessons from our Matriarch Rachel

Three lessons from our matriarch Rachel.

After the Shabbat Project

Three ways to transform inspiration into action.

Holding onto Joy: Celebrating Simchat Torah

Five ways that the Torah brings us joy.

The Sukkah’s Embrace

Rebbetzin Kanievsky & the sheltering sweetness of a mother’s love.

Learning to Forgive

Five ways to let go this Yom Kippur.

No Excuses

A letter to the woman who cycled 26.2 miles using only her arms.

Joan Rivers: Can We Talk?

She used her acerbic wit to defend Israel and the Jewish people.

My Personal Rope Challenge

Despite the intense fear, I yearned to know that I could climb beyond my limits.

Elul: The Secret to Change

When you don’t know where to begin, start here.

Saying Thank You to Israeli Soldiers

Our Israel Solidarity mission visits the wounded and attends heartbreaking funerals.

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