What Got Better Today?
What would happen if you made the decision that every night when you get into bed and lay your head on your pillow that you...
Anxiety is a natural, normal, healthy, protective reaction to your environment. Anxiety is about what might happen, or the potential of something bad happening.
Eliminate What Does Not Give Pleasure “Clutter”
There have been a lot of movements within the past few years about living a more minimalist lifestyle. One movement is Marie Kondo’s “spark joy”...
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...
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...
The Important Cost of Distractions
Comments from Kathryn, the author of this blog and a licensed clinical social worker. The following is a brief excerpt from my latest book, How...
Red Flags: An Excerpt From My Relationships Relearned Book
Comments from Kathryn, the author of this blog and a licensed clinical social worker. The following is a brief excerpt from my book: Relationships Relearned:...
How is Your Self-Esteem and Confidence?
Comments from Kathryn, the author of this blog and a licensed clinical social worker. The following is a brief excerpt from my book, Stop Being...
Loss Aversion – Do You Focus More on Losses Than Wins?
Comments from Kathryn, the author of this blog and a licensed clinical social worker: So many of the clients I have worked with over the...
Five Important Coping Skills for a Restful Sleep
Comments from Kathryn, the author of this blog and a licensed clinical social worker. The following is a brief excerpt from my book, Crush Your...