Do you engage in rumination? That is to think about the same thing over and over again? You can’t get it out of your head and these negative thoughts just bring you down. Perhaps you try to stop thinking about it but you can’t. It may be bad enough that it gets in the way ...
Are you feeling down and in the dumps? Perhaps you had a bad day at work or your relationship isn’t going the way you’d like. Maybe you are tired of hearing about all that is wrong with the world. While we cannot change world events, we can work on changing our mindset, by engaging in ...
Are you suffering from holiday overwhelm? It’s that feeling you get when the holiday nears. You think of all the things you need to get done, gifts to buy, things to bake, a home to decorate. Then there also might be the concern about your finances, what you’d like to spend, and what you can ...
Do you ever think about how attached you are to your phone? It seems as if we are getting more and more sucked in to our social media accounts. You may have tried to limit your screen time, or perhaps even delete those social media apps. The important question to ask yourself is, does this ...
Thanksgiving seems like the right time to practice gratitude. An easy way to do this is with a gratitude journal. For some it may be difficult to write about, especially if you are struggling with your relationship, your health or the loss of a loved one. Even if this is true, I’m sure there are ...
Do you feel like you live in chaos? Do you feel like you are out of control and so is your home? Maybe you have so much going on that you don’t have the energy to pick up your house and put things away. Perhaps you are depressed or exhausted and just don’t have the ...
Many of us are constantly on the go. We are working, taking care of others or running errands. When was the last time you took a time out to nurture yourself and recharge your batteries? Some people even feel guilty taking time for themselves as they feel it is selfish. However, if you don’t take ...
I’m guessing we all know someone who is a positive thinker. These are the people who have a sunny disposition. They always see the good in whatever is happening. Obviously this type of person draws people to them. It’s human nature to want to feel good. Most of us will feel uplifted around this type ...
Are you someone who feels anxious all the time? Do you spend hours worrying about things that never happen? Perhaps you are doing some things that increase anxiety, and you don't even know it. Many people struggle with anxiety and it is the main reason people come to therapy. Of course you have tried everything ...
This past year has been a challenge for most of us. So instead of focusing on those New Years resolutions that will last about a week or two, why not focus on self-care. It’s so easy to take care of others, but neglect our selves. These suggestions below are things that will make us feel ...
