Choices: A Fork in the Road
Life is a series of choices. From the moment you wake up to the time you go to bed, you are constantly making decisions. Some choices are minor, like what to wear or eat for breakfast, while others are major, shaping the course of your live. Understanding and embracing your choices means you are...
Comfortable Doesn’t Mean Good:
In life, it’s easy to cling to what we know. Things that are familiar feel good even if they aren’t healthy. By remaining in your comfort zone, opportunities may pass by but also allow unhealthy patterns of behavior to...
Therapy, Health Insurance and Diagnosis
I recently had someone contact me and they wanted to know the reason I have to give them a diagnosis in order to use their health insurance. This prompted me to write this post, so that others who may have questions can find some...
Running on Empty: A Case for Self-Care
We are constantly bombarded with so much information and responsibilities these days that it can be hard to find the energy to do it all. We’re taking care of others, meeting deadlines at work but what we’re not doing is taking care of...
Life Transitions and Coping with Change
The Nature of Change Change and life transitions are a normal part of life. Sometimes they are initiated by you and other times the change comes and you have to learn to adapt to the transition. Life transitions can be from...
Taming Your Inner Critic
We all have an inner critic, that internalized voice inside our heads that criticizes and belittles our actions, abilities and self-worth. While it can sometimes push you towards improvement, more often than not, it worsens your anxiety and depression. Understanding and managing your it can be...
Breaking the Cycle of People Pleasing
You might be asking yourself, “Why should I stop people pleasing? Isn’t it about being kind and helpful?” While helping others is a wonderful trait, people pleasing often comes at a significant emotional cost. As mentioned in my previous post, “Are You A People Pleaser?”, one of the...
Uncover the Hidden Signs & Costs of Being a People Pleaser
Have you ever said yes when deep down you wanted to say no? If so, you’re not alone. I’ve been there too, more times than I’d like to admit. It’s a natural response for many of us who value harmony, want to avoid conflict or feel a deep desire to be liked. Yet, while people pleasing can seem...
Managing Stress at Work
Work can be a significant contribution to the amount of stress in your life. Between deadlines, performance expectations and workplace dynamics sometimes work may become overwhelming and unenjoyable. If you find that work related stress is impacting your health, it’s time to seek professional...