Relationships in the Era of COVID-19
I have a confession to make. Even though I am considered a relationship expert, for the first time in a really long time, I am feeling socially anxious. I’m sure you can relate to the feeling too. We are navigating an entirely new way of interacting with the people around us, and it’s making everyone […]
My Best Parenting Advice
In a recent interview, I was asked for the best parenting advice I have to offer. My usual response is “Never take too much credit and never take too much blame.” By this, I mean that your child is his or her own person. Though we do our best to guide and shape our children, […]
Leading with Love
Good versus Evil. Love versus hate. There has always been this dichotomy. A battle between good and evil, right and wrong. It’s not a new problem, but I’d venture to guess that most of us have felt a rise in the hatred surrounding us recently. The increased acceptance of hate–in hateful thoughts, speech, and behavior—is […]
January 2020 – Visualization
Welcome to a new year and a new decade! What are you doing to start the new year off on the right foot? I’ve talked to a lot of people who use January to “detox” their lives. Some go sober, some do food challenges like Whole 30, some purge their homes of clutter and […]
It’s My Birthday! Want To Celebrate With Me?
Today is my birthday! It’s hard to believe yet another year has passed. We all know how quickly time flies, but I’m noticing this to be especially true lately. I feel like my birthday (my favorite day of the year) was just here. While the day comes and goes in the blink of an eye, […]
Capacity
We live in a time where we have access to limitless information. The things that constantly compete for our attention are limitless as well. The tricky part? We are, in fact, NOT limitless. Our energy has limits, and our time has limits too. We all have 24 hours in a day. That’s it. There are […]
The Importance of Core Values
6In order to truly understand what you want in life and how to get there, you need to take a deeper look at your beliefs and personal standards. In my last post, I discussed the significance of taking personal responsibility when it comes to your own happiness and growth. Here, we’ll dive into the importance […]
Personal Responsibility
If you are looking to take charge of your life, you need to realize that YOU are the starting point. In my last post, I discussed the value of self-awareness. Here, we’ll dive in to the importance of taking personal responsibility when it comes to your own happiness and growth. Do you really know […]
Self-Awareness
When it comes to truly taking command of your life, an understanding of what helps you feel aligned is key. In my last post, I discussed the difference between control and command. Here, we’ll dive in to the value in being self-aware and how that plays an integral part in the personal growth process. […]
Control Vs. Command
A good therapist doesn’t have all the answers. She knows the right questions to ask. A few months ago, a fellow psychotherapist and coach posed the question, “Do you want to be in control or do you want to be in command?” That’s what I call a THINKER! It almost sounds like a riddle or […]