The Power of Anticipation in Life
When was the last time you looked forward to something special happening in your life, an event that filled you with feelings of great excitement...
Your Important Guide to Identifying 4 Stressors
Stressors When you say, “I am so stressed out!”, you are probably referring to your emotional stress. It could be problems in your intimate relationship,...
Saying “I’ll Try” = No Realistic Expectation of Success!
“I’ll Try” Defined In the picture above, do you think the wild rose in the ledge at Acadia National Park “tried” to grow in the...
What is The Imposter Syndrome?
Imposter Syndrome. Maybe you have heard of it? You may have heard the word “imposter” before. In 2002 Leonardo DiCaprio starred in a movie, Catch...
Important Life Lesson: There will always be a Hickey
Learning Life Lessons “It doesn’t matter where you go, or what you do, there will always be a Hickey”. These were words of wisdom spoken...
How People Become a Frog in Water
Most people don’t really understand anything about domestic abuse. They only know what they have read or seen in the movies. In these venues, domestic...
How Full Is Your Self-Esteem Vessel?
As a licensed clinical social worker with 40+ years of experience working with clients, I have come to believe we were all born with a...
Who Are the Passive Communicators in Your Life?
People who do not verbally express their thoughts, feelings or opinions are frequently called “passive”. Though they may not be verbose in expressing their sentiments,...
In The Face of Change, How to Have Courage and Resilience
“In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.”Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)National Constitution Center: Benjamin Franklin’s last great quote and the Constitution There is something...
Who are the Passive-Aggressive Communicators in your Life?
What is a passive-aggressive communicator? The passive-aggressive communicator is someone who presents as if they don’t care about something (passive), but internally they may be...