Most people are fortunate enough to not have to think about grief during the holidays. Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day are supposed to be a blissful time. You get to...
Grief During the Holidays
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Let’s Talk Burn Out
Ah, let’s talk burn out—I can guarantee most of us know the feeling, but what does it really mean? According to helpguide.org, burn out is “a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress”. Understanding what it looks like can be difficult, as we all have different reactions to stress. Here are some misconceptions and some tips on recovering from it.
Emotionally Surviving The Coronavirus
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Beating the Winter Blues
This time of year can be hard—the holiday season brings varied reactions and some very mixed feelings for a lot of people. Wintertime is tough: it’s gray, it’s cold; it begins to...
Surviving the Holidays
The holidays are supposed to be a joyous time with friends and family but sometimes we might need a little help surviving the holidays. Unfortunately, the holidays don’t always...
A Busy Person’s Guide To Self-Care
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...
Where Is Your Anger Coming From?
Where is your anger coming from? Is everyone mean? Or are we just sleepy, thirsty, or hungry? I recently had a session with a couple that wanted to work on communication in their...
Are You Overwhelmed With Too Many Choices?
Are you overwhelmed with too many choices? It creates too much pressure when too many choices or to-do lists keep you stuck and overwhelmed. I often feel this tug of war on...
Is Comparison Stealing Your Happiness?
Is comparison stealing your happiness? Have you ever gone to a friend’s new home and then looked at yours and wanted more? Did you ever run into someone you went to high school...
Hailstorm vs. Turtle
The Hailstorm vs. Turtle is an analogy created by Harville Hendrix to explain some of the very different ways a couple can behave and react within a relationship. Considering all...
Is the Friendship Still Worth It?
Ever wonder, "Is the Friendship Still Worth It?" Have you ever had a friend who was a huge part of your life and has been through it all with you? Who has gone through the good...
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...
What’s Your Netflix Binge Trying To Tell You?
Have you ever wondered what your Netflix binge might be trying to tell you? Maybe you have caught yourself binging a TV show and noticed the crumb-covered blanket crater...
Are You Suffering From Caregiver Burnout?
Are you suffering from caregiver burnout? Exhausted? Spent? Not working with the same compassionate heart that got you into the profession you're in? You may be suffering from...
Is Success A Moving Target (Part II)
Does success feel like a moving target? In Part 1 we explored the idea that when success feels out of reach, we begin to tell ourselves a story that sounds similar to: I’m not...
Guilt? Ok Shame? No Way!
GUILT? OK SHAME? NO WAY Allowing guilt to manifest in shame is a harmful process that occurs way too often. Guilt is healthy. Shame is unhealthy. But I am far ahead of myself,...
A Matter of Perspective
Lately, the phrase "first world problems" has been buzzing around. One minute, our problems can seem so huge and life-changing and the next, after some perspective, the same...
Is Success A Moving Target? (Part I)
How do we know what success looks like? What does it feel like? Is success something tangible (money), or a state of being (happiness)? For me, success can sometimes feel like...
The Greatest Gift
Does this sound like you?: “How long is this going to take?” “I’m busy.” “I don’t have TIME for this.” If so, you’re not alone. We have a lot to do and not a lot of time to do it...
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