Can you name your top strengths?
We often spend a lot of time on criticizing parts of ourselves that we wish to change, alter, or correct. Our concept of self-esteem can only be established after serious self-reflection. Our shortcomings can be presented in the form of physical weakness, appearance,...
Are You Living Your Life on Purpose?
Are You Living Your Life on Purpose? As a therapist, one of the core goals with nearly all my clients is to help them be intentional about their choices. This may seem obvious. Of course we make decisions based on our values, goals, and dreams...right? ...
Laughter truly is the best medicine
I really love reading, especially fiction. There’s something so therapeutic about taking a break from your reality and being transported into a story. However, recently I have become very fond of reading non-fiction, particularly autobiographies of female comedians....
Unconditional Forgiveness: A Gift for Yourself and Others
This is a guest post from writer Melissa Davis. The luckiest people in the world are those who know how to forgive. To let go of the negativity and hurt that others have caused us, is to enable ourselves to grow and live and a full and happy life. Forgiving ourselves,...
Selfies as Self-Care
With the launch of Kim Kardashian’s new book, Selfish, this month selfies and selfie-culture is on everyone’s mind. Or at least it’s been on my mind. I should confess that I’ve always been fond of self-portraits and let’s face it that’s what selfies are- quick,...
Are you ready for the ultimate “next step” in your relationship?
It's summer, which can mean a lot of different things for different people - no school, beach time, vacations, etc. It can also mean wedding season! A lot of people choose this time of the year to take the next step in their relationship and make the ultimate vow to...
Summer is here!! Time to Kick Back & Relax .. But not too much!
3 Easy Ways to Enjoy Summer and Stay Active too! It’s that time of year again.. Summer!! How exciting!! When I think of summer, it’s the time of barbeques, lightning bugs & ice cream, but I think it’s safe to say what we, college kids, are all really thinking...
5 Daily Tasks to Better Connect with Your Spouse
As we know, it can be difficult for couples to find time to spend together—with the demands of children, work, and running a household, there never seems to be enough time for each other. Sometimes just a few hours together in the midst of a crazy week seems like an...
Would you want to be married to you?
This July, I will have been married for seven years. In that time, I can honestly say that I have grown to love and appreciate my husband (much) more than when we first started dating. I can also say, that as a result of both my experience as a married person and as...