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Spending weeks quarantined at home together? COVID-19 may test your marriage or intimate relationship! A client of mine said the following about her husband:  “He doesn’t stop going… doesn’t stop talking about what we need to do….. nonstop talking about social distancing, stocking up at the grocery store,  fear about the stock market.  This is […]

No matter who we are or what we have or where we go, life will always have twists and turns, ups and downs. By learning to identify your true center is the key to feeling content – even amongst chaos. Like surfing on the crest of a wave ready to break, a centered, strong and […]

It is very difficult to not be concerned about the recent outbreak of COVID-19, otherwise known as a novel coronavirus disease. Not knowing how to deal with the coronavirus disease can also lead to an increase of stress and anxiety. It is important to keep a level head amid the pandemic. This article will provide […]

Step 1: Learn the facts Panic attacks are brief episodes of fear that are so powerful that they trick you into believing you are dying, going crazy, or losing control. You might be surprised to hear that panic attacks are NOT dangerous at all. There are evolutionary reasons for experiencing panic sensations. When you are […]

We only have a limited amount of hours and energy each day. Where do you spend your energy and time? Do you think about other people? What they did or did not do? What they might or might not do? How they hurt or disappointed you or others? All of this is time and energy […]

Do you avoid getting out of bed in the morning? Cleaning your house? Taking a walk? Studying for a test? All of these activities are examples of self-care that provide lasting, long term results. Sleeping in, staying home and watching tv provides short term relief, however, if you are looking for a healthy, expansive life […]

Often we resist doing the very thing that will change our lives for the better. When you are faced with extreme resistance, ask yourself, “what would I gain if I did this and everything worked out?” Whether starting a new exercise program or setting a kind but firm boundary with family members – when we […]

Feelings that accompany black and white thinking such as “I can’t do this” or “It will never work”, are just feelings not facts. Next time you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or angry, ask yourself “Is this a feeling? Or a fact?” Remembering that “Feelings aren’t facts” can help us make new choices, respond appropriately, and be […]

If someone doesn’t respect a boundary we have set, it’s up to us to make sure it doesn’t happen again. Maintaining our boundary is our job, not theirs. Yelling, freaking out, or explaining over and over to others why we need our boundary respected isn’t actually maintaining our boundary. For example: if someone keeps calling […]