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Throwback Thursday Did you have a social media account years ago? If yes, you are likely being reminded of some of the past events and...

Stop Saying, “New Year, New Me!” More like “New Year, Same Ol’ Me.” I get the intent behind this, but you aren’t going to suddenly become...

Expectations You might be faced with expectations from your family, friends and even yourself this holiday season. You may feel...

I took on the outlet store challenge this weekend and completed my Christmas shopping. Unfortunately, my feelings were no different than...

This month, I am going to take a step back from our goal-setting blogs. Instead, I will share a great technique I learned while spending...

One of the questions I always ask in my first few sessions is, “What are you hoping for?”  The answer to this question tells me a lot...

It is true, we live in an imperfect world where danger is real. You may have to search for hope and will have to choose to be happy....

Gratitude is an emotion similar to thankfulness.  What many do not understand is that gratitude comes from within a person and not from...

Motherhood is hard. Mother hood gets more challenging with postpartum blues and it’s more intense emotions. During the holidays, the...

Living with a mental illness is isolating. You can start to feel like no one sees you or your struggles. It can cause challenges in your...

I recently listened to a podcast called Sorta Awesome. A licensed clinical social worker Leann Gardner (http://www.leanngardner.com) was...

Parents may get divorced, but they must continue to interact with each other on behalf of the children. It’s beneficial to the child that...

Making Decisions You learn when you are kid to choose between right and wrong, but nothing in life is that simple. When you are working...

1 Corinthians 13:4-5 New International Version (NIV) states that, “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it...

Newlyweds, don’t relax just yet. You are still in for a ride after the wedding day! As you start on the delicate, sometimes frustrating,...

When things are busy in one area of our life, we sometimes fall behind in other areas. Daylight savings reminded me about how important...

Disclaimer: I very much believe kids are a blessing and we should involve them in activities that nurture their soul and builds...

I had to prioritize my time. Missing multiple workouts was not something I would tolerate any longer. Looking back, it wasn’t just...

Struggling with mental health is something that many people deal with. One common coping mechanism people use is reading, because it...

These are common occurrences if you have been identifying yourself based on your job, social organization, your family’s opinion, or your...