Memories of the past are essential, valuable not only for cherishing people and experiences but also to help us learn and grow. The past is a catalog of who we are and how we got here, but memories can be misleading, even hindering.
Read MoreThree tips for improving self-esteem
Wanting to feel confident and comfortable is a universal desire. Lacking self-esteem and wallowing in self-doubt can be very restrictive and limiting, especially for forming relationships and having memorable experiences. Building confidence can be hard, but small steps can often go a long way. Here are 3 tips for improving self-esteem: ☑ 1. […]
Read MoreStop Being Nice. A Good Girl Syndrome.
Help yourself before you help others! That’s a great phrase to repeat to yourself in situations where you feel burdened to help others. A lot of the time we think to be a better person you have to be nice to everyone 24/7. However, in reality, that can slowly make you feel less like yourself […]
Read MoreThree Ways to Practice Gratefulness
Gratitude is a gift, for it allows us to appreciate life in all its splendor, and takes our minds off our numerous problems for just a moment. You can’t be grateful and distraught at the same time, so it’s a great way to train your brain to focus on the positive. Journaling, meditation, and prayer […]
Read MoreHow to Find More Time for Family
Thank you Gina for an excellent question! In my video answer, I share one simple exercise that will help you analyze where you are wasting time and organize your day better. The exercise will take you only 10 minutes but you can easily find 2 hours out of your day for your family, friends and other activites.
Read More7 Practices to Keep You Calm Through a Pandemic
Countless studies during the pandemic have shown that we’re all more stressed than ever before. In addition to other mental health issues, chronic stress has become a chronic problem as our routines, families, and sense of normalcy has been turned upside down. This is why taking care of yourself and finding ways to reduce tension […]
Read MoreWill Therapy Help Me?
I want to try art therapy with you so badly and I know that I need to go deep. At the same time, I have a great fear of what I will find. What if I can’t do what I need to heal myself? Would art therapy help me? I don’t even know what I need.
Read MoreFear of Rejection
Recently, I have been getting a really scary thought. I am overweight. And I am not physically good looking. Basically, I am fat. I am scared if I won’t be employed because of me being overweight. Or if people won’t come to me because I am fat.
Read MoreToxic Relationships vs True Love
My significant other of four years broke up with me. Recently he reached out to me because his life is a mess. I do love him very very much but I can’t allow him to only use me when it’s convenient for him. What should I do?
Read MoreHow can I get my girlfriend back?
Brandon asks:
Me and my girlfriend were in my car in a parking lot. We got into a verbal dispute. I called her the c word. She punched me in the face. I grabbed her arms so she would stop punching me. She yelled “u hit me, I’m calling the cops”. After she calmed down, I let go of her. She got out of the car and took off. That was 6 months ago. She will not speak to me. She told my mom in a text a month after this happened. I truly believe that she believes that i hit her. Is there a condition of a “blacked out rage” where she cant process true events like this correctly?