When the Holiday Season Isn’t So Joyful
Grief, depression, financial and employment concerns can make the holiday season less than joyous. It can feel like the darkness will never end. Here’s how to get by until the light returns . . .
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Stay Close to People who Want Goodness for You
A few weeks ago I wrote about the simple joys in life. Finding joy, gratitude, and pleasure throughout the day regardless of what happens to you. Since then I’ve had times when it’s hard to chose which joy to write about and other times when I’m struggling to think of one simple joy. I know…
Simple Joys
With Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the “shopping season” it’s easy to get distracted from what pulled us together just a few days ago on Thanksgiving. Many of us were celebrating and were grateful for the time with family and friends. Yet the constant bombardment of what you should buy overshadows the simple pleasures of…
$25 SOS for Women Workshop
$25 for our engaging and interactive workshop (Saturday November 1st 10:00am – 12:00pm) will teach you new tools to take a break from being superwoman and make time for who and what is important to you. Register Now! Life is busy . . . we can help you manage it. If you’re too busy taking care of…
Anxiety, Confidence, Depression, NEW at The Ladipo Group, Relationships, Self-care, Self-esteem, Self-love, Stress
Demote Yourself to Happiness!
My 6 year old demoted herself in gymnastics and I couldn’t have been more proud. After two weeks of intense, 3-day a week practices she said that she loved gymnastics but was tired and school was more important than gymnastics. So she demoted herself. At 6 years old she knew her priorities, her limits, and…
Act Now to Prevent the Winter Blues!
Fall is here and winter is just around the corner. If your energy level and mood takes a turn for the worse as the cold and darkness approaches, now’s the time to make a plan. Read more here.
Unsuspecting Victims of Suicide
The recent suicides of Robin Williams and Karyn Washington remind us of the darkness that some people can’t see their way out of. Whether it’s depression, hopelessness, or mental illness the impact of suicide has a far-reaching effect. Too often the unnamed victims, the families and friends of the deceased are forgotten. Read more ….
Catch It – Check It – Correct It: 3 Steps to Changing Self-Doubt
Have you ever noticed how easy it is to spend time and energy on something (or someone) that isn’t good for you? Whether it’s seeing the seemingly perfect lives of everyone on Facebook or spending time with someone who constantly complains and criticizes it’s easy to find yourself in a situation that leaves you feeling empty…
Choosing Joy in the Midst of Despair
“Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day.” Henri Nouwen It may seem odd to consider this on the day that Michael Brown’s family must bury their son. The murder, injustice, and despair can make joy seem impossible or certainly unattainable. And sadly Michael Brown no…
Don’t Believe the Hype! Change Your Feelings of Unworthiness
So often we get different and mixed messages from those who love us and the larger society. For every parent, sibling, or friend who supports and encourages us there are others telling us how unworthy, undeserving, or unlovable we are. And in spite of ourselves it can be easier to listen to the negativity and hurtful…
