Like what you read? Share this post on social media. The relationship that you have with yourself is the most important relationship of your life. How you feel about yourself affects every aspect of your life. Your work, your relationships,…
How Many Plates Do You Keep Spinning? Maybe You’re Too Busy?
Like what you read? Share this post on social media.There are so many things that we have to attend to in our lives. Our work, our relationships, our health, our homes. It can feel like you’re running around in circles…
Are You Managing Your Election-Related Emotions? Here Are Some Helpful Tips.
Like what you read? Share this post on social media. I would like this blog to speak to both Trump supporters and Clinton supporters, because on either side of this election, emotions seem to be running high. What I want…
Dealing with Cold Pricklies: Don’t let Unpleasant Encounters Get You Down
Like what you read? Share this post on social media.I’ve never forgotten a story that was read to my class when I was a kid. The story was called “The Warm Fuzzy” story. In “The Warm Fuzzy” I learned that…
Are you Friends With An Easily Offended Person?
Like what you read? Share this post on social media. The other day I had a conversation with someone that I’d just met. The point of the conversation was to get to know each other. We both wanted to build…
Friendships Keep You Healthy
Like what you read? Share this post on social media. If your letting friendships slide, try not to beat yourself up over it. Simply commit to making time to nurture friendships going forward. We all need them. In fact, friendships…
Facing the Void of Emptiness
Like what you read? Share this post on social media.I am an active person. Long ago I came to the realization that I am happiest and most content when I am working on something, creating something, building something. It can…
Why Pride Isn’t the Sin You Were Taught to Believe It Is
Like what you read? Share this post on social media.Many of us were taught from a young age to stifle or hide good feelings about ourselves. Doing so, though, creates space for self-loathing to creep in. Find out why pride…
Letting Go of Rigid Independence: Why It’s Good to Have Help
Like what you read? Share this post on social media. Sure, there are advantages to being self-sufficient—but there are significant drawbacks, too. Here are a few that rigidly independent people often overlook. In this article, written for GoodTherapy.org, I urge…
Life is Unfair! How to Cope.
Like what you read? Share this post on social media. If injustice in the world inspires feelings of anger, helplessness, and vengeance, it’s time to look inward. Holding onto these feelings makes peace elusive. My article for GoodTherapy.org suggest ways…