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.
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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…
Give Yourself a Time Out!
So often kids are given a time-out for acting up or acting out. Maybe they’re irritable, tired, or hungry. But as parents, teachers, and eye witnesses know, they just aren’t acting right! So they go to time-out, cool off, take time away from the stressful situation and regroup. There are some simple lessons for us…
Want New Opportunities? Close Some Doors!
Why is it so hard for us to say no to one thing so that we can say yes to another? Are we stuck on this concept that we can have everything that we want all of the time? Do we really believe that we can have absolutely everything without making sacrifices? When my husband…
Make a Summer of Fun Instead of Regret
With summer unofficially here it’s time to prepare for the season. As you have more responsibilities (career, children, partners, homes, etc.) relaxation and enjoyment doesn’t just happen. You have to actively prepare and plan for it. Rather than kick yourself at the end of the summer with a long list of “I wish I had”…
Transition is Hard! Change your Clothes to Make it Easier
Moving from one activity to the next can be really challenging. Though it may seem simple, switching gears from work to break time to work and then home is a difficult one. Different roles require different parts of ourselves to be at the forefront. The outspoken leader at work may require a shift when coming home…
Juggling Tips for Superwomen
Superwomen are used to juggling an enormous amount of responsibility and tasks at any given moment. Though they may be tired, overwhelmed, and even frustrated they keep juggling until something eventually drops. Whether you have too many responsibilities, don’t have enough support, or just because you’re human, at some point you’ll drop the ball. You…
Solving the Superwoman Complex
Many women suffer from what I consider the Superwoman Complex. They juggle many responsibilities and roles, strive for perfection, and look like they have it all. Yet there is a significant cost to the image of having it all together all of the time. Perfection is impossible. And striving for perfection gives you a constant…
