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I had a big problem in 7th grade. I was being bullied. Hair spray was sprayed in my face, I wa...
Life is hard! It brings us many challenges we didn't expect and weren't prepared to face. I've had days when I've struggled to stay hopeful. Many people vacillate between hope and fear. I write this post to remind myself and to remind you to choose hope.
There are two orientations towards life; a f...
Nobody can succeed and thrive in life without loving relationships. We are not fueled long-term by achievement. We are fueled when we connect with others.
If you get this backward, you'll feel worthless when you fail, life stops going well, or others achieve more. Furthermore, you'll end up miserab...
Fear of rejection is most people's biggest fear. When you reach out to someone, you risk them not responding as you may hope. This fear of rejection can be immobilizing for some.
You're being vulnerable when you take an action with no guarantee of a positive outcome. Choosing not to play it safe is...
Clients frequently ask for help in coping with stress. Most people can identify the source of their tension (e.g. parenting, relationships, the economy, money, job, health, COVID, etc.), but often CANNOT CAN use to help you handle anything bothering you.
Stress comes from focusing our energy on thi...
I struggle with managing stress. It's a fight to keep my stress under control. The good news is that I can win this fight, and so can you. I frequently help clients learn to manage stress at both work and home. Here's one of the tools I teach.
Step 1: Identify a Spark
I'm amazed at how after a fir...
Some life lessons can only be learned through our biggest setbacks. Writing this post, I started to realize that each tip below will not only help you heal but also can make your current relationships stronger TODAY.
While I'm writing to help my audience, I'm also writing to remind myself of what I...
You may be looking forward to the extra time with friends and family over the holidays. Like me, you have high hopes that can get dashed as you slide back into old patterns of relating. It's hard to break old habits. Resist the belief that things can't change.
Take action to improve the health of y...
Have you ever wondered what makes a marriage thrive? Have you ever wanted to know how to take your marriage from "good" to "great"? The happiest married couples do some things differently.
According to marriage expert Dr. John Gottman, part of the answer is found in 5 hours each week. Through extens...
I've learned over the years that the way out of anxiety and depression always starts with becoming aware that you're struggling with your attitude. Once you're aware you are stuck, then you can then make changes. You won't try to fix something you don't acknowledge is broken.
Below are some thought...
You cannot erase your past, but you can change your perspective about your past. Seeing the meaning behind what happened in a whole knew light. You can influence your attitude and actions today, not change what happened yesterday.
Some people will do almost anything to avoid addressing their past. ...
Anxiety and depression focus on what can go wrong. It zeroes in on the worst outcome coming true and bad things happening again. Hope focuses on what can go right, and the opportunity in every circumstance.
Here are some anxious thoughts I've had, and heard, recently. Any seem familiar?
- "I don't ...
