As the commercial says, “Life comes at you fast.” It is easy to get overwhelmed with work, chores, cleaning up, and caring for the family. Oh yeah, and taking care of yourself mentally and physically while guarding against pandemics and more. That ...
When we feel psychologically distant from others, we tend to stay in damaging relationships and feel out of sync with ourselves. The obvious cure, as describe in The Way of Integrity by Martha Beck, is integrity. We can break integrity down in ...
It is easy to feel a sense of helplessness or even depression these days. When we turn on the news or talk with friends were besieged with information about shocking events that make many of us feel uncertain about our future. A pandemic, an election ...
As I start the New Year writing about money decisions, I want you to understand that this is NOT going to be an article about how that mocha latte you bought this morning is preventing you from being a millionaire! And while you may not have sworn ...
Over the past three weeks we have looked at what affirmations are, how and why they work, and what they can’t do. We have explored the power they have to help people overcome mental obstacles that prevent them from freely living their lives. H ...
“They are going to love this proposal!” “I will call the company and confidently demand that they refund my money or replace my product.” “I look good today, there’s no stopping me!” These are examples of affirmations. Affirmations are positive s ...
Linda was on the phone with her husband, and it was clear she was mad. “You did what?” She demanded, a little louder than most of her phone conversations. “What were you thinking?” She paused as he offered some defense to her. “I don’t care. That ...
In another article we have talked about generational trauma and how it comes trapped in our lifestyle patterns and habits. In turn, these inherited beliefs and behavior systems can cause problems in our own lives. Once you acknowledge that this is t ...
A therapist discusses tested strategies for breaking through the feeling of being overwhelmed in order to be more productive and experience greater satisfaction.
She might be your friend, but you don't have to take her advice. Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com Your friend means well. Or maybe it’s your boss. Or your mother-in-law. They’re so gentle, so kind. So concerned. Perhaps they’ve had you ov ...