These are unprecedented times. It is to be expected if you are struggling right now. It’s okay to not know how to manage this time and space. It’s okay to be nervous, scared even. It’s okay to not enjoy homeschooling. It’s okay to miss your co-workers. Whatever you are going through it is okay toContinue reading “It’s a mad, mad world”
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Under Pressure…
When we are under stress we forget what we are supposed to do to help us calm down. In that moment we can feel helpless, which makes us feel more stressed. Whatever tools you have that you like to help bring you back to present you should practice often. Balloon breathing, square breathing, breathe inContinue reading “Under Pressure…”
Who are you?
So often we pay attention to who everyone else is and what they like and how they act and what they respond to. These are important skills to have when working with clients, bosses, kids, spouses, anyone really. But how much time do you spend thinking about who you are? Or what do you likeContinue reading “Who are you?”
The Giving Season
Tis the season of giving. If you have the gift of time, money or energy to give then by all means, please give those gifts! Please know your limit though! It is okay to say no if giving would mean sacrificing part of yourself. You should never have to deplete all of your time, moneyContinue reading “The Giving Season”
Trust yourself
Trusting yourself is one of the most essential skills in being able to get through life. In fact if you don’t trust other people it is really because you don’t trust yourself. As you grow and start to believe in yourself it becomes less important what other people do because you know, whatever it is,Continue reading “Trust yourself”
The Quest for Perfect
Many people worry about doing everything perfectly. And they worry about what will happen if they fall short. These thoughts set us up to fail! There is no such thing as being perfect and by placing such enourmous expectations on ourselves we are bound to feel stress and worry. In session we will challenge theseContinue reading “The Quest for Perfect”
It isn’t selfish to take care of yourself.
I have many clients who are concerned with the selfishness involved in asking for what they need, or taking the time to care for themselves. I like the analogy of being on an airplane and always putting on your own mask first before even trying to help others. Why is that? In low oxygen situationsContinue reading “It isn’t selfish to take care of yourself.”
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