Something that is amazingly striking is how vulnerable we are in all aspects of our humanness. And, how hard we can be on ourselves (and with others!) to top it off! In the stories I hear through the work, and also in plain old conversations with people, I hear the constant criticism, lack mentality, negativity,…
These days we throw the words “narcissist” and “codependent” around like confetti. It is easy to label someone who appears self-centered as the former and one who gives a little bit too much as the latter. Despite the fact that we can easily recognise these traits in people, it is always dangerous to label people…
Have you noticed that whatever you are dealing with, more of it shows up in your life? It can even start to feel like the universe is playing a joke on you. Have you had that experience? Of course, it’s awesome when this applies to good stuff in our lives. Not so much when the…
As we all know, puberty is a very stressful time. It’s a time of change in multiple facets of adolescent lives: physiological, physical, psychological and social as well. It takes some time to get used to all the turmoil. Some of the most shocking physical changes are the growth spurts, new growth of hair and…
Lack of motivation is the death knell on many a project. That is why it’s so important to stay motivated long after your initial enthusiasm for the project has disappeared. It sounds daunting, but it’s not as hard as it seems. Sometimes staying motivated is as easy as setting up a strategy to keep yourself…
“You are what you eat.” It’s an old adage in many cultures throughout the world. However, it should really be you are what your body does with what you eat. Many people experience digestive problems because of what and HOW they eat. One of the simplest things you can do to increase your health is…
Some folks want to avoid confrontation at all costs. If you need some quick hints on whether or not to bring up a sore subject, continue reading. Is the sore subject my stuff or another’s? Sometimes folks personalize their partner’s complaints and think it is about them. When in doubt, the complaint may be venting…
When considering hiring a therapist to help you resolve your problems here are some tips on selecting one. HOw do you want to pay? Are you ready for your insurance to request your records? If you want increased privacy you may want to pay cash. Consider what you can afford. Is therapy on a short…
Greetings! Happy New Year’s everyone!! I hope 2018 has been a rich and rewarding year for you. We often hear about people making “New Year’s resolutions.” However, I like to think of the dreams and plans that we have for the upcoming year should be viewed as “life resolutions.” Ultimately, what we do and commit…
Meaning in Life Questionnaire The “Will to Meaning” or desire to find meaning in life is, according to the late Viktor Frankl, essential and necessary for human happiness. Frankl was the founder of the existential therapy known as Logotherapy. In short, a human life is incomplete without meaning. No matter what else a person has…