Getting Out of the Post-Holiday Blues

Most of us have heard or experienced the dreadful “Sunday Scaries” or “Post-Holiday Blues”. Typically, these are not fun feelings when they creep up on us. These feelings can lead us stuck in a negative mindset, being down and out, and limit motivation. Before you let...

Help for the Holidays!

Updated: Jan 24 Not feeling so Merry and Bright during the holidays? You are not alone. “Nearly a quarter of Americans report feeling ‘extreme stress’ come holiday time, according to a poll by the American Psychological Association. Holiday stress statistics show...

Hard to Breath in the Altitude of Life?

Find yourself asking, “Why?”, more and more? Why am I feeling more stressed these days? Feeling more anxious adjusting to the school year or semester? Asking why is my child having difficulty in school or more behaviors at home than before? It is hard for us to stop,...

9 Minutes.

In the wake of the senseless and tragic death of George Floyd, our society is forced to wrestle with the long history and ongoing pervasiveness of racism. Upon learning of the events that led up to George Floyd’s death, my brain seems to continue the mantra, “nine...

The Importance of Offering Choices

Think about a time when you were forced to do something that you did not want to do, like having to get your weekly groceries. Imagine the same situation with choices. Consider how it feels when you have options, such as choosing a time that is less crowded to shop or...