A Journey of Self-Discovery The quest to find who you really are can feel like a daunting and elusive task, especially in a world of constant societal influence and external expectations. With these pressures and what seems to be a constant hum of distraction, it’s easy to lose sight of who you truly are. From […]

A Journey to Discovering Your Purpose and Fulfillment (“Journey January”…focusing on a different “journey of life” each week.) In a world filled with distractions, ever-shifting trends, and societal pressures, the quest to find your calling can feel overwhelming. Are you like me and have ever wondered “What am I meant to do with my life […]

It is my belief that striving for healthy choices and a lifestyle focusing on 5 fields of health – emotional, physical, financial, spiritual, and mental – will help produce the optimal overall well-being.  Over the next five weeks, we will be diving deeper into each one of these.  This week, spiritual health. Spiritual health is […]

It is my belief that striving for healthy choices and a lifestyle focusing on 5 fields of health – emotional, physical, financial, spiritual, and mental – will help produce the optimal overall well-being.  Over the next five weeks, we will be diving deeper into each one of these.  This week, emotional health. Emotional health is […]

Mental Health… It is my belief that striving for healthy choices and a lifestyle focusing on 5 fields of health – emotional, physical, financial, spiritual, and mental – will help produce the optimal overall well-being.  Over the next five weeks, we will be diving deeper into each one of these.  This week, mental health. Mental […]

Transforming Your Life Through Thankfulness Gratitude is more than just a polite response; it’s a powerful emotion and practice that can significantly enhance your well-being. Research has shown that cultivating gratitude can lead to numerous psychological, emotional, and social benefits. This week we will explore various advantages of practicing gratitude and offer practical ways to […]

After working with many different people, each going through different things and often transitioning from one situation into another, a common feeling gets brought up a lot – loneliness.  There is a difference, however, between loneliness vs. being alone.  They represent fundamentally different experiences. While both involve a state of solitude, their emotional implications and […]

Steps to Navigating a Path to Resolution Intrapersonal (self) conflict can occur when grappling with competing desires, beliefs, or values. This internal struggle can lead to stress, indecision, and a sense of being stuck. One effective strategy for resolving such conflicts is to deliberately engage with the opposing side of your own thoughts and feelings. […]

Resistance, for the purpose of this article, means the refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument.  Resistance can be positive for your health when it comes to limiting spending, preventing behavior that may hurt you or others, etc.  On the contrary, it can also keep you […]

In the season of trick-or-treat and costumes, it makes me think of the “masks” people put on to cover things up – whether emotionally or physically; to hide behind; to lead others to believe you’re something or someone different than you really are (or want to be); to blend in; to protect your vulnerabilities. In […]