Less Blame. More Gain.
In his book, The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem, Nathaniel Branden states that “No one is coming”. This was recently elaborated on in a post written by Henrik Edberg, the founder of Positivityblog.com. “It...
View ArticleLooking beyond a diagnosis of A.D.H.D.
People often think they have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (A.D.H.D.) because they are distracted. But, who isn’t these days? I have had numerous people over the years sit before me and...
View ArticleStrength Despite Adversity
Hardiness, grit, toughness, resourcefulness, tenacity, and perseverance are words commonly associated with resiliency. Why resiliency, you ask? Well, why not? We’ve all read about the incredible...
View ArticleTaming Your Inner Critical Voice
We all have an inner critical voice. Sometimes it creeps up on us and catches us by surprise. Other times, it gnaws at us, relentless and tireless in its effort so that even on our best days we cannot...
View ArticleAnxiety: How much is too much?
Anxiety is normal. Everyone experiences anxiety at one time or another in their life, though sometimes we never know the source of our anxiety. Anxiety is an adaptive response in that our body has a...
View ArticleChange of Season, Change in Mood
It’s that time of year again. Less sun. Shorter days. Longer nights. Cold weather. For many people the desire to hibernate and sleep in is just a blip and that after a short period of adjustment, are...
View ArticleStop the blame game! Take responsibility for your life.
What eludes people about taking responsibility for their lives and creating long lasting success and happiness? Most of the time people find it easier to blame others for the demise of their lives....
View ArticleEating Your Emotions
“Food is my unconditional friend”…Amy, age 26 “With all the food around during the holidays, it feels impossible to stop myself from over eating”…Jane, age 48 “Food is the only thing that makes me feel...
View ArticleCompassion Fatigue and the Importance of Self Care
My recent return from a mini vacation provided unwavering clarity to the importance of self care. I relaxed, soaked in the sun, and totally decompressed. I was able to reboot and recharge! Over the...
View ArticleWeekend Reading: Keys to Happiness, Successful Second Marriages, and More
More great reading as your weekend approaches! 10 Rules for a Happy Second Marriages (Terry Gaspard; Movingpastdivorce.com). Simple, intuitive—and doable. Why The Woman You Love Should Want You, Not...
View ArticleBeating food addiction
Eating is one of the most emotional things we do. That will never change. Food is everywhere and used in numerous celebratory festivities. Articles about food, what to eat, what not to eat, how to...
View ArticleHow One Woman Finally Faced Her Fears, Took Charge of Her Life, and Changed...
Beautiful, engaging, and successful are three words that come to mind when I think of Lori. On the outside, you wouldn’t think she was suffering to the degree that she is. Though, in saying that, I...
View ArticleThe Upside to Forgiveness and Its Impact on Relationships
Forgiveness is a ‘funny’ thing – meaning that people often confuse forgiveness for condoning – but nothing could be further from the truth. Forgiveness is an act that is voluntary and intentional. It’s...
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