You are at a party or some sort of social gathering and sure enough you find yourself in a boring conversation. Part of you wants to scream and get the h*ll out of there, but that’s really not an option.
You act like you aren’t angry when you absolutely are. This is a problem. I’m sure you agree. As a professional counselor I’ve witnessed clients denying their anger for over 40 years. Several years ago it became my mission to
You are forced to wait for an answer you want to know now! There is nothing you can do to speed up the process. All you can do is wait and see what happens. It’s easy to start worrying. You wait
Change is hard. It causes you to feel anxious as you don’t know how it will work out. Even if you have properly planned there are always things you can’t know ahead of time. For me, what helps is thinking
Have I lost my mind focusing on how someone looks? It might seem so, but I promise that’s not the case. When it comes to attracting something you want like a new job, new friend, new clients it helps to
Sharing a personal struggle takes courage and commitment. It’s scary to expose weaknesses and express something that puts you at risk for being judged. A success or progress story can provide hope and inspiration, especially for those dealing with a
This personal story is a bit raw and took some courage to post it. It’s meant to be educational and inspirational. I had a serious disorder and couldn’t have recovered without professional help. It’s part of why I became a professional counselor
Saying what’s hard to say is scary! I’m referring to speaking up about something someone says or does that bothers you a lot. Your reflexive response is to deny your pain and hope it doesn’t happen again. Nine times out
Loneliness has become a serious problem in our country. It’s reached epidemic proportions. Very scary and sad. It’s not easy to admit you are lonely and many people don’t even realize they are. As a Professional Counselor and Relationship Coach
I often hear “I don’t know what to do. I feel stuck.” There is a sense of exasperation and fear. Big decisions are difficult, distracting and stressful. It is hard to stay calm and confident. As a Professional Counselor
Looking for a new friend? Feeling a bit frustrated? More people are struggling to make a friend. Isolation and loneliness are on the rise. The world has changed! In my personal and work life the topic of friendships comes up
You settle, I settle, We all settle. It happens. Why do you settle for less? How do you stop doing it? You know that settling backfires and yet you do it. The way to stop doing it is to get comfortable