Do you struggle with imperfection or think you are not good enough? If so, an excellent book is Brené Brown’s, the Gifts of Imperfection. She delves into shame along with imperfection. Brown talks about the importance of sharing our shame. The wonderful thing about doing so is that it takes away the gut punch and power ...
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 ...
Most families are unique and different, yet they don't engage in dysfunction. Others may seem a little weird. Or perhaps they seem weird simply because they are different from our own. You may wonder which category yours falls into. In dysfunctional family systems, the physical or emotional well being of the members are at risk. ...
Do you have trouble managing difficult emotions? It is OK to admit it. Many people do at some point in their life, others more often. Maybe you’ve tried to calm down and prevent yourself from overreacting and haven’t had much luck. It doesn’t feel good and it can destroy relationships. No one likes to admit ...
When someone gets angry with you or accuses you of something, your first instinct is to defend yourself. We want to protect ourselves, because clearly there has been a misinterpretation of our actions. Yet defensiveness is the worst way to clear up conflict. Reaction to defensiveness If the first thing you do is to defend ...
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 ...
I got an email from NEDA (National Eating Disorders Association) stating that November 1st is Body Acceptance Week. This includes ‘body positivity, body neutrality and body liberation for all.’ I thought it would be a great topic for a blog, as many people have difficulty with body acceptance. If you go to the website you ...
