Distance counseling and coaching, via phone and video, has been around for a while now. While the in person format may seem like the gold standard and what fits the typical image of therapy in most minds, that doesn’t mean it’s necessarily better or more effective. Enter,.COVID-19 to test this assumption. The whole world is…
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Morning routines have been recently popularized by a book call The Miracle Morning. There is even a Facebook group with thousands of followers who share tips and tricks for establishing and maintaining their respective “miracle mornings.” If all the buzz has piqued your interest, keep reading to learn how and why you might revamp your…
Read MoreHave you ever heard of the Serenity Prayer? God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, And wisdom to know the difference. It has been adopted by Alcoholics Anonymous, but I think the prayer prescribes a practice that would be beneficial to us all,…
Read MorePerfectionism is one of the worst psychological traps. It is a snake eating its own tail. Being driven to take on all the responsibilities only means there are more opportunities to screw up. This is the predicament that sends the perfectionist’s anxiety sky high! Getting to the root of perfectionism takes time and the following…
Read MoreWe spend the last months of each year decorating, indulging, anticipating, and celebrating. It is no wonder that January brings with it a bit of the post-holiday funk. Behind us is fun and festivity and in front of us is responsibility and discipline—no thank you! If you notice yourself feeling a little more lethargic and…
Read More‘The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven.’ – John Milton, Paradise Lost Ask an unhappy person why they are unhappy and you’re likely to hear all about the people, life events, and circumstances that have contributed to their negative state of mind. Since…
Read MoreA client recently introduced me to The Lively Show, a podcast with a variety of interviews that I’ve found quite inspiring and uplifting. I particularly enjoyed an episode with the author of The ONE Thing and am considering ordering the book. I loved the reminder to focus on the few things that are actually within…
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