Never a good time “I’m too busy”, “there isn’t enough time in the day”, and “I feel guilty”, are just some of the reasons people give me when I ask them why they aren’t doing...
A Busy Person’s Guide To Self-Care
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Blogs By: Jasleen
It’s Not Selfish, It’s Self-Care
If you’ve ever been on a flight they always tell you “put your mask on first before assisting others.” Why do they say this? Because you’re no good to anyone if you pass out...
Are You Letting Your Emotions Control You?
Are you letting your emotions control you instead of the other way around? Maybe you get angry and lash out with insults and criticisms you regret later. Or, maybe you feel like...
7 Signs You’re In A Relationship With A Narcissist
If you are in a relationship with a narcissist, it is like being on a roller coaster. The highs can be high but the lows can be very low. The up and down nature of the...
Co-Parenting Rulebook
Wishing there was a Co-Parenting Rulebook? Parenting alone is hard enough, but parents who are no longer together can opt to continue to work together in order to best serve the...
Keys To Enhancing Your Sex Life
There are several keys to enhancing your sex life. Whenever I approach the topic of sex with my clients I either get people who are excited to finally have the opportunity to...
Overcoming Defensiveness
Defensiveness: When individuals feel attacked or misunderstood they often act out in ways to protect themselves. Many individuals get defensive when they are feeling...
5 Habits to Revitalize your Relationship Today
Focus on the positives instead of the negative things your partner does. A sign of an ailing relationship are couples who can easily point out all of the negative things their...
Shame, Shame, Shame!
Healthy shame: I did something bad. I hurt someone’s feelings when I said that and feel bad about it. Toxic shame: I am bad. I am worthless and an utter failure. Do you see the...
5 Myths About Marriage
We all have expectations of what marriage should be like. The more closely our expectations and reality match the more satisfied we tend to be in life. However, the more...
Fantasy vs. Reality of Love
When I meet, the one our eyes will connect from across the room and we’ll both just know each other is the one and live happily ever after. Don’t we all wish our lives could be...
4 Discussions You Should Have Before Committing (Part 2)
This is the continuation of my first blog post that will further outline topics that couples should discuss before marriage. If you haven’t already, read part 1 of this series...
The #1 Marriage Killer
What if research found that one trait in particular was the number one marriage killer? Would you do anything to ensure that it didn’t ruin yours? Or would you continue to let it...
5 Discussions You Should Have Before Committing To Marriage (Part 1)
This is part 1 of a series of blog posts that will outline topics that couples should discuss before marriage. During my time as a therapist, I have noted that the majority of...
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