Weaken Your Inner Critic
We all have an inner critic that leads us to be insecure. Some have an inner critic that is loud, overwhelming, and that influences daily...
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Be Calm! Combating Negative Self-Talk
So often, we find ourselves in a pattern of negative thinking. Thoughts quickly escalate from “Dang it, I messed that up” to “you’re a...
Let The Fight Happen
The “honeymoon” phase floats on by and then BAM! You guys find yourself in the midst of your first fight. The first fight can be...
The Healing Power of Tears
Tears are the body’s release of stress, sadness, grief, anxiety, and frustration. Crying purges the body of pent up emotion, pain, and...
Help! How Do I Survive My Monster-In-Law?!
Set firm boundaries. You may not mind when your father-in-law offers parenting advice from his decades of experience. On the other hand,...
You Don’t Have To Wait For Things to Get “That Bad”
Despite his success, he reported that he has struggled with both anxiety and depression for most of his life. Michael made the decision...
What’s the Big Deal About Journaling?
Manage Stress and Anxiety Much like writing a letter to someone but never sending it, expressing your thoughts and feelings on paper can...
Letting Go of Control
Lately, I’ve been struggling with control, particularly the inability to control others. After weeks of trying to force specific...
Rediscovery
The hardest step is when you realize that you are unfamiliar with the true you. This is when you initially realize that the person you...
Those Attractive Nuisances
A landowner may be liable for injuries to children who trespass on his or her land if the injury results from a hazardous object on the...
It’s OK To Not Be OK
Here’s the thing that keeps me pushing forward. I’ve finally told myself that it’s ok to not be ok. Not every day is going to be all...
What can you do to support someone living with depression?
Depression is not easy. It is complicated and different for each person who struggles with it. Sometimes, I wonder if people really...
Accepting Emotions
Now how many of those times have you truly been successful in suppressing that emotion and moving on? Or has the case been that you try...
Self-Improvement Month: Becoming BETTER Week-by-Week
Week 1: Mentality Sit back and evaluate how you feel about yourself. Do you get down on yourself because you don’t finish your to-do list...
Stress is Contagious! It’s Contagious!
I thought about what he said and felt that he had a solid point. Unfortunately, bad attitudes, poor work efforts, lack of direction,...
How to Beat the Monday Blues
Mindfulness Mindfulness is a great option when attempting to combat Monday Blues. If we try to ground ourselves in the present and enjoy...
The Art of Good Sex
“Our bedroom life is boring.” “I don’t enjoy making love anymore.” These are words I have heard spoken in a session with couples. Here’s...
Am I Good Enough? How Far Does the Impact of Cyberbullying Go?
As I was browsing through my Facebook, I noticed a status that was disturbing- but not shocking in anyway. Someone posted: “If a girl is...
Who Are You?
Most of the people didn’t describe themselves at all. The truth is they described themselves by the following: Work A lot of people...
Increasing Connection Through Movement
It is also not a secret that many people struggle to spend time with their families. Many parents feel they are not connected to their...
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