When you think of someone who has a drinking problem, what do you picture? The truth is, everyone pictures something different because everyone has a different opinion of what constitutes a “problem.” How someone appears on the outside when under the influence of alcohol or when suffering long-term effects of alcohol dependency is only one […]
How can I stop people-pleasing?
We all like to think of ourselves as kind. In an ideal world, we are polite and accommodating to others, contributing to making the world a better, happier place. With those we love, we may take pride in being giving, nurturing, and thoughtful. Whether they are to be intentionally kind and attentive to the front […]
I have attachment issues. How do I get over them?
It can be tough out there in the world of dating and relationships. We all know that, like all interpersonal relationships, being half of a couple takes work. This can sometimes feel overwhelming when we consider the amount of emotional effort it takes to date someone, let alone commit to that person. For those among […]
“I can’t sleep at night”- Learn How to Sleep Better for Better Mental Health!
It shouldn’t be news to anyone that sleep is a necessity. Along with consuming water and nourishment and moving our bodies daily, it tops the list of basic human needs. Unfortunately, the quality and quantity of sleep can vary based on a multitude of factors, thereby varying our quality of life. Some of the benefits […]
I can’t stop procrastinating. I feel stuck. What can I do?
We’ve all been there: there is a task to get done or a project to begin working on, or we have an idea for something that we’d like to achieve but… nothing. Where it would be prudent to start work, we simply do not. Instead, we find ourselves inexplicably and frustratingly unable to get down […]
Compassion Over Perfection: How to Turn Your Inner Critic Into Your Loudest Cheerleader!
Whether we want to or not, we all have an inner critic inside who speaks to us about the things we do, the things we don’t do, our goals, our successes, and our perceived failures. An inner critic is the judgmental inner dialogue we have with ourselves; for some of us, the inner critic shows […]
The Power of Single-tasking! How to Let Go of Multitasking
How many of us have applied for a job where “ability to multi-task” was listed as a preference on the posting? Probably all of us. Multitasking is simply “doing multiple tasks at once,” – but there’s nothing simple about it, and, let’s face it, it’s not physically possible. If you have eight projects laid out […]
5 Communication Mistakes We Often Make
Despite all of the ways we have in modern society to share information, most people complain about communication issues. This is because communication is more than just transmitting information. I often hear my clients say, “If only we could communicate better, things would be fine,” or “Once our communication improves, this won’t happen again.” This […]
Perfectionism: The Mother of all Anxiety
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, anxiety affects nearly 1 in 5 American adults in a given year and about one-third of U.S. adults at some point in their lives. In recent years, a growth in understanding about anxiety, its triggers, its symptoms, and its impact on daily life has led to more […]
Turning Self-Doubt into Self-Confidence
Many women struggle with negative self-talk and self-doubt. Lacking self-confidence and trust can show up in everyday incidents as well as life goals and dreams. It can be very paralyzing. It can make you second-guess your every decision. Self-doubt can make you ask for everyone’s opinion before you feel safe enough to make a decision. […]
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