Raising Emotionally Healthy Kids and Teens in a Disconnected World
We all want to belong, to feel like we matter, like someone is genuinely curious about us, cares about us, and truly gets us. That longing for real connection is not a flaw. It’s the most human thing about us, and it starts forming before we even have words for it. After 20 years in …
Change is an Inside Job
Change is an Inside Job Where does your worth and value come from? We live in a society that looks outside of ourselves to feel good about who we are. We compare ourselves to others and feel less than and not good enough. We learn quickly this is an empty space that cannot be filled. …
The Four Relationship Killers
The Four Relationship Killers | 1.18.2022 Have you ever wondered why some relationships make it while others fail? At a very early age, I developed a keen curiosity about people and relationships. I often wondered why people made certain choices like who they dated or married. I had a thirst and passion to find out …
Are You Sleepwalking Through Your Life?
Are You Sleepwalking Through Your Life? | 1.11.2022 Do you feel stuck in a rut and doing the same old thing? So many people feel exactly the same way. You may not feel fulfilled with your life or hopeless that things can be different. When you start working on yourself, you will see your life …
5 Things To Try When You Don’t Feel Good Enough
5 Things To Try When You Don’t Feel Good Enough | 12.28.2021 Do you look outside of yourself to feel better and get worthiness? Do you think if I look better, make more money, have a bigger house, lose weight, drive a nicer car, I would be happier and feel good enough? We live in …
Step Into Your Worth
Step Into Your Worth | 12.14.2021 We are all here for a purpose. A universal need is to feel loved, to feel important and like you matter. We all want to feel as if we are making a difference in someone’s life, in the work place, at home, etc. We try to achieve in order …
Psychology of Star Wars
Psychology of Star Wars | 11.30.2021 The first three original Star Wars movies offer some deep and meaningful lessons woven throughout the story line. It’s interesting to look at them from a psychological perspective. Even if you have not seen the movies, that is okay. There are some helpful themes that can be applied to …
What Are You Lying About?
What Are You Lying About? | 11.16.2021 Are you honest with yourself? Do you lie to others? Have you been asked to lie by keeping secrets? Have you told part of the truth but not everything? Do you ever find yourself exaggerating the truth for the attention or a better story? Do you ever tell …
Breakdowns Can Lead To Breakthroughs
Breakdowns Can Lead To Breakthroughs | 11.02.2021 Have you ever felt like you were going to have a breakdown or actually experienced one? How did you handle it? Did you learn from it? Often breakdowns can lead to breakthroughs. They can lead us down a path to better understanding ourselves and our emotions. At first, …
The Criticism Epidemic
The Criticism Epidemic | 10.19.2021 How often do you feel criticized by your partner, children, co-worker, boss, friend or parent? Do you feel like you are never good enough no matter what you do? Do you feel like you will not live up to someone else’s expectations of you? Are you critical of yourself and …
What Is Your Love Language?
What Is Your Love Language? | 10.11.2021 Have you ever felt unloved by your partner? Perhaps you both are simply speaking two different love languages. There are several great relationship books. One I find extremely helpful when working with couples is The Five Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman. According to Chapman, the way we …