We all know about the idea of positive thinking. Why does it not always work? Dr Joe Dispenza in his book 'Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself' uses mathematical and physical models to illuminate how humans can influence their future. 

Staying positive on a long journey to parenthood can be a challenge. There is the monthly ups and downs as well as the cumulative stress of keeping schedules, medications, supplements etc all going with a smile month after month when the end seems nowhere in sight. Some days seem easy and hopeful - others doom and gloom. How is one to cope.  

There are more options to reducing stress when ttc than a break with using contraception.