Are you a perfectionist? Not sure? Well, do you… Set unrealistically high goals/standards for yourself and/or others? Judge yourself based on what you do/don’t accomplish? Have a hard time stopping a project until it’s exactly how you want it? Have trouble relaxing in even a small mess at home? Feel...
We have some exciting things happening with my recently released bestselling memoir, This is How We Grow, and I'd like to share them with you! GoodReads Giveaway! First, we've just started an exciting giveaway. I am giving away 10 Autographed copies of This is How We Grow through...
It's important for all of us to learn the skills of overcoming--because life will test us. We will struggle and fall and have to learn to get back up. We will face hardships, loss, and physical and mental health challenges. And we need to be...
An Invitation to YOU! Join my This Is How We Grow Blog Hop! (in honor of my new book, by the same name!) Theme: "I choose to grow." I’ve certainly had my share of life challenges, many of which I share in my new memoir, This Is How...
As I often tell clients who are depressed or anxious and considering taking a psychotropic medication, “When you need it, you need it.” What I mean is, if medication is one of the tools that will help you feel well again, it’s definitely worth considering. But...
Stress Management: 15 Proven Ways to Stress Less (& Smile More!) I’m no stranger to stress. I’ve got a busy life, with six kids, after all! At least, that’s what I tell myself: “I’m stressed because_____(it’s the end of the school year; it’s summer and all the...
First, I want to thank all who have joined the discussion on self-esteem and self-worth. You’ve had a lot to say, and I still do too! I’ve received several questions over the past couple of weeks, so, to ensure we're all on the same page...
“If Self-Esteem is a Myth, then what is the Truth?”: Understanding Self-Worth I appreciate the feedback I’ve received on my article, “5 Reasons Self-Esteem is a Myth”. Some of you were excited about the insights I shared; some weren’t so sure. If you haven’t read it yet,...