Has someone stood you up or not been there for you when you thought they should have been? Maybe not answered a text or an email? You asked yourself “why me”? “”Why haven’t they texted back?” What did I do to deserve this?” “ I must be a horrible person.” “ I must be unworthy.”Continue reading “Thoughtful Tuesday – “Why?””
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A Relaxed Mind is a Clear Mind
As a therapist I’m always encouraging my clients to take time and relax.  I believe we have evolved into an anxious society because we are furiously working, caregiving, trying to make ends meet and thinking that there’s not enough time in the day to do the things we want to do. I often hear,Continue reading “A Relaxed Mind is a Clear Mind”
Motivation Monday – Anger Management
Anger is an emotion. We have all been angry at one time or another. It IS okay to be angry. It is NOT ok to STAY angry nor is it healthy. What we do with our anger is most important. We must look for ways to channel it through healthy, productive ways. No one saidContinue reading “Motivation Monday – Anger Management”
Just get there!
Monday Motivation – Reach out. Don’t Give Up.
Today is a new day. If today is one of those days where you’re saying to yourself “I hate my life” or “I don’t want to be here“, please know that whatever you’re going through will eventually resolve itself and that there are better days ahead. Sometimes things have to get worse before they getContinue reading “Monday Motivation – Reach out. Don’t Give Up.”
Perseverance – True ‘therapy’!!
Video: Lonnie Bedwell Doesn’t Let Being Blind Prevent His Pursuit of Adventure YES YOU CAN!!! 💕😊
Monday Motivation – Journey to Happiness
Worry – Destructive path to NOWHERE
It is possible things could turn out better than expected. We tend to think we have a crystal ball and can know what will happen in our future. Or do we? Intolerance of Uncertainty will certainly destroy and leads to unnecessary worry. I say be prepared for anything but don’t worry about that which weContinue reading “Worry – Destructive path to NOWHERE”
Monday Motivation – Stress Management Strategies
* Help others * See humor in everything – more laughter *Listen to music *Singing – karaoke anyone? 😊 *Annual physicals to catch health issues early rather than wait for crisis. *Drink more water *Eat as healthy as possible as often as possible. No one is perfect. *Engage in self care – bubble bath, manicure,Continue reading “Monday Motivation – Stress Management Strategies”
2021 – You made it!
2020 is now a memory. Gone but will never be forgotten. 2020 was home to illness, death, unemployment, homelessness, broken hearts and so much unanticipated anxiety, depression and a growing number of suicide attempts and completions. Sounds like any other year but this one was quite different with the Covid Pandemic, being house bound, quarantined,Continue reading “2021 – You made it!”