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We all have an inner critic that leads us to be insecure. Some have an inner critic that is loud, overwhelming, and that influences daily...

So often, we find ourselves in a pattern of negative thinking. Thoughts quickly escalate from “Dang it, I messed that up” to “you’re a...

The “honeymoon” phase floats on by and then BAM! You guys find yourself in the midst of your first fight. The first fight can be...

Tears are the body’s release of stress, sadness, grief, anxiety, and frustration. Crying purges the body of pent up emotion, pain, and...

Set firm boundaries. You may not mind when your father-in-law offers parenting advice from his decades of experience. On the other hand,...

Despite his success, he reported that he has struggled with both anxiety and depression for most of his life. Michael made the decision...

Manage Stress and Anxiety Much like writing a letter to someone but never sending it, expressing your thoughts and feelings on paper can...

Lately, I’ve been struggling with control, particularly the inability to control others. After weeks of trying to force specific...

The hardest step is when you realize that you are unfamiliar with the true you. This is when you initially realize that the person you...

A landowner may be liable for injuries to children who trespass on his or her land if the injury results from a hazardous object on the...

Here’s the thing that keeps me pushing forward. I’ve finally told myself that it’s ok to not be ok. Not every day is going to be all...

Depression is not easy. It is complicated and different for each person who struggles with it. Sometimes, I wonder if people really...

Now how many of those times have you truly been successful in suppressing that emotion and moving on? Or has the case been that you try...

Week 1: Mentality Sit back and evaluate how you feel about yourself. Do you get down on yourself because you don’t finish your to-do list...

I thought about what he said and felt that he had a solid point. Unfortunately, bad attitudes, poor work efforts, lack of direction,...

Mindfulness Mindfulness is a great option when attempting to combat Monday Blues. If we try to ground ourselves in the present and enjoy...

“Our bedroom life is boring.” “I don’t enjoy making love anymore.” These are words I have heard spoken in a session with couples. Here’s...

As I was browsing through my Facebook, I noticed a status that was disturbing- but not shocking in anyway. Someone posted: “If a girl is...

Most of the people didn’t describe themselves at all. The truth is they described themselves by the following: Work A lot of people...

It is also not a secret that many people struggle to spend time with their families. Many parents feel they are not connected to their...