Are You Anxious About the Onset of Summer? 3 Steps to Get Ready for the Summer of Your Dreams!
For some of us, spring break is already here. We are planning family vacations or day trips to see the Poppy Seeds near Antelope Valley. Next comes the Memorial Day long weekend, where we officially welcome the summer season. Yes, it’s relatively mild year-round here in Woodland Hills, so it feels warm year-round for some […]
Is Your Mental Health at a Breaking Point? 5 Things You Can Do Today to Drastically Improve Your Mental Health
No matter how well you generally cope with pressure, there is no denying that the past two years have been exceptionally stressful. And this is just a baseline! For some of us, we have had to cope with struggles unrelated to COVID-19, and for others, the pandemic has made everything so much worse. Whether you […]
“I Feel Stuck in my Career!” – 5 Skills You Need to Joyfully & Authentically Make Midlife Career Changes
As you have entered the middle phase of your life, you have probably settled into a steady rhythm in your life and career. You have had experiences that have helped you to grow and challenge yourself. You may have traveled around the world; you may be a parent; you may volunteer your time; you may […]
When You are Paralyzed by Shame, Try These 5 Steps to Overcome It:
The sinking feeling in the stomach, the suffocating grip of dread. This is the feeling of shame; it ties into feelings of not being worthy, or worse yet, deserving bad experiences and misfortunes. It can get a grip on us and refuse to let go, impacting how we make decisions, how we process events and […]
Do You Struggle With Regret? 3 Ways To Move On From Regrets
How do you define regret? Are they things you would take back, things you would do differently? Perhaps you regret things you didn’t do as opposed to those you did. What constitutes regret for you? Does an incident have to create a certain amount of damage in order for you to regret it? Does it […]
Don’t Let Social Anxiety Ruin the Holidays: 5 Ways to Manage Social Anxiety
With Thanksgiving and Black Friday safely tucked away in the past, the holiday season has officially descended upon us. Your work may throw a party, old friends may be returning to town to see their families and want to organize something, or you may be among those who celebrate “the holiday season” in some way. […]
Are You Having a Quarter-Life Crisis? Three Easy Steps To Managing It
Are you feeling stuck? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you feeling the pressures of figuring out your life’s direction? If you are experiencing these and are between the ages of twenty to mid-thirties, you, my friend, are having a quarter-life crisis. It is like a mid-life crisis, but it happens earlier in your adult life. […]
How Can I Learn to Trust Myself Again In Three Easy Steps?
Remember when you were little, and you had an idea of your future life? You probably thought that at some point, you would have it all figured out. You would have an existence and routine you were confident in, and then you’d be set. You’d be done growing and simply ride the rest of your […]
When Fear Hijacks Your Life’s Joy: How to Overcome Fear and Anxiety
Halloween is the time of year when being afraid is a cool and fun ongoing activity. For some of us, it is the only time in our lives where we look forward to feeling scared and afraid, and it falls into a set time and space every year. Some of us even seek out the […]
When Depression and Anxiety Coexist:
5 Tools to Manage your Symptom When you think of depression, you probably think of lying in bed all day; all energy zapped from your body. Anxiety probably makes you think of nervous movements and erratic thoughts and behaviors. These paint two very different pictures. So how is it that depression and anxiety are so […]