Speaking about the grief people are experiencing during Coronavirus feels heavy, and I fear I will not say half of what people need to hear. I apologize for that, as I wish I could say all the right things. I also acknowledge that maybe no one really can. This comes...
Control. We do it for a reason. Life has taught us to. We do it because we love, because we care, because we fear…. We control because it makes sense. There are a few characteristics of control though, that just aren’t helpful. I’ve found myself learning about some...
I was watching a movie the other day and one of the characters said something profound. He was teaching a young athlete about mindfulness. He never called it mindfulness. Instead he taught him concepts that I would lump into a category of mindfulness. He taught the...
Are you struggling with feelings of depression? Just can’t seem to get your spirits lifted, or find motivation to get things done? Unsure how to get yourself moving in a forward direction? Here’s a quick tip: Practice gratitude journaling. Every day write down five...
Depression has its ways. It can feel as though you’re covered by a heavy blanket, and no matter what you try it just keeps weighing you down. Trying to feeling excited or happy or even normal is just not possible. You think about it when you wake up and realize you...
Ever get really annoyed, sad, angry or frustrated by a particular song, or scent, or something random and not sure why? You may be experiencing a trigger. Triggers can come from all kinds of things, and usually stem from traumatic experiences. That’s right, you could...
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