Self Care
Adding Joy to Your New Year Goals
As we step into a new year, many of us feel the weight of our resolutions. We want to eat healthier, exercise more, be kinder, or chase our dreams. It is important that we have goals and continue to strive, but they often come with pressure. For one thing, it has been noted by wiser…
Read MoreTwelve Ways to Turn Around a Bad Day
Everyone has a bad day now and then. You only have two choices: you can either ride it out, or do something to turn the day around. A time machine isn’t an option, but there are plenty of tactics you can apply to put your day on a more satisfying path. You might have woken…
Read MorePick Your Teachers Carefully – Choosing a Coach or Therapist
I have hesitated all week about writing this but I keep getting messages that reinforce my message, so please indulge my personal story. You see, I have a goal that I need help and support to achieve. I reached out to a coach that specializes in that area. We held an exploratory call that I…
Read MoreTaking Responsibility in a Codependent Relationship
You know the worst thing about living alone? When you misplace something, you have no one to blame but yourself. I was looking for my headphones the other day. I was frustrated that I couldn’t find a single pair and more frustrated I had no one to blame but me! That got me thinking about…
Read MoreThe Crucial Role of Self-Care During the Stressful Holiday Season
The holiday season, with its twinkling lights, festive decorations, and joyful gatherings, often paints a picture of warmth and merriment. However, beneath the surface of this seemingly idyllic scene lies a reality that many experience—the stress and chaos that accompany the holidays. Amidst the hustle and bustle of shopping, planning, and socializing, it becomes imperative…
Read MoreApproaches to Manage Anxiety Naturally
Anxiety. I bet you can’t go a day without hearing someone talk about it. The National Institute of Health estimates over 30% of all adults will have difficulty managing anxiety at some point in their lives. I also bet you can’t go a day without feeling it at some point. Anxiety is that feeling of…
Read MorePlay to Help Improve your Mood
Ever wonder what your therapists do when you’re not around? This day, I caught them playing! And as the head of the practice, I wholeheartedly support that! Why, you ask? Because play is an important part of good mental health! Benefits of Play on Mental Wellness Burns Off Stress. Dot-com companies have known for…
Read MoreWays to Become More Positive
Took a nice long walk last night and struck up a conversation with a gentleman who was working in his very big, very steep yard. “The weeds have gotten away from me this year,” he said, “What will all this rain we’ve had.” Before I thought about it, I responded, “Yes, the rain’s been bad…
Read MoreOvercoming Procrastination
Procrastination got you down? Try these simple tips to help get moving: Watch Your Negative Self-Talk Watch out for that critical inner voice. Change your “I should…” statements to “I would like to…” or “I want to…” When we “should” ourselves, we increase negative self-talk and wind up feeling even worse. And when we feel…
Read MoreExercise to Improve your Mental Health
Clients often ask if there are non-medication routes they can take to help with their anxiety, depression, or other related disorders. While sometimes medication is absolutely necessary, we can sometimes make lifestyle changes that will suffice to improve our mental health or at least support and improve our outcome if we need medication, too. I…
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