How to Break the Cycle of “What If” Thoughts
The “What if” It is 3 a.m. You are lying in bed. Your mind is racing with thoughts of, “What if…” You have tried telling...
Traffic Light People in Your Life
Not all people are considered equal in terms of being loyal, supportive, and caring. Part of being discerning in your relationships with others is being...
The Top 10 Reasons for Work-Related Stress
Everyone feels stress. It is inescapable. There are three important questions to consider when thinking about stress: Do you generally consider stress “good” or “bad?”...
Shift Your Focus to the Present
What does it mean to shift your focus, or your mind, to the present? It means you: avoid dwelling on the past, or things you...
No One Reaches Peak Performance Without Stress
No one reaches their peak performance without feeling stressed. It doesn’t matter if that person is an athlete, a student, an office worker or a...
Focus on Controlling What You Can Control
“The best years of your life are the ones in which you decide your problems are your own. You do not blame them on your...
Domestic Abuse is Not an Anger Management Issue
Domestic Abuse is Not an Anger Management Issue. For reference, the information in this blog is exclusive to male to female domestic abuse/violence. While I...
How Pets Affect Your Relationships
Statistically, two out of every three American homes include a pet. As a result, Americans are more likely to have pets than children! Ninety-five percent...
Is This All There Is? Is the BIG Question
“Is this all there is?” “Is this as good as it gets?” As a licensed clinical social worker, a mental health therapist, these are two...
What Are Your Hard and Soft Skills?
Hard and Soft Skills Most people have a combination of hard skills and soft skills. What are hard and soft skills? In its most basic...