From a young age, I have always been an extroverted person. I have created various long-term relationships with friends and have made new friends through starting up conversations. I know some people are introverted and prefer to be a lot more distant and independent than others, which is appropriate as well. Recently, I was speaking... Continue Reading →
As adults, we can usually tell when another adult human being is depressed. As adults, we also can more easily identify when we, ourselves, are depressed. Typically, when adults are depressed, they identify feeling sad, hopeless, and possibly empty. Many depressed adults can become easily angered or irritated. And often, depressed adults lose interest in... Continue Reading →
The mind is an incredibly powerful tool. It makes us think, makes us feel, makes us act, and above all keeps us alive. The silly thing about the mind, however, is that it is easily corrupted. It’s very easy to fall into a habit of blaming outside circumstances for inaction or frustration, but Stephen Covey... Continue Reading →
In Stephen Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, he begins by ensuring the reader that, after reading the book, they will know how to become “highly effective.” Before diving into the content of each of the 7 habits, Covey has some definitions to make clear. First, Covey needs to define the first noun... Continue Reading →
Have you ever questioned your relationship with alcohol? Perhaps you have been ‘overdoing it’ on a more frequent basis. Maybe you recently got a DUI. Or does it seem like every time you drink you find yourself in an argument with your spouse? Any of these experiences, among others, can prompt us to look at... Continue Reading →
Are there situations in your life that trigger the memory of something else whether it is good or bad? Have you even found any correlations between your past and your present? I came across a podcast called Breaking the Cycle by Celeste the Therapist that truly changed my perspective on pain and the effect it has on... Continue Reading →
Our lives can feel very chaotic at times. We bounce around from one thing to the next. We are thrown off course occasionally and fall upon something else. We bump into one thing and are then pushed into another. Only to bounce off that thing and freefall until we hit a bottom. What I am... Continue Reading →
I grew up with one set of grandparents as my father’s parents passed away before I was born. I am grateful for the opportunity I had to spend time with them even though they too passed early in my life. I only had the chance to see them every summer until I reached the age... Continue Reading →
I wish I could tell you that any therapist you see will make you feel good instantly. If only it was that easy! Unfortunately, finding the right therapist for you can be a grueling process and too often the mere thought of the search turns people away from seeking help. They see it as more... Continue Reading →
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