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Don’t Believe Everything You Think
Perspective “Don’t believe everything you think”. This is a quote I see every day – on a sticker that greets me when I open my laptop. Have you ever thought yourself into a state of heightened anxiety, deep sadness, or just pure rage? In the therapy world, we refer to this as a fusion with Continue reading
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Overcoming Fear Through Connection and Love
Love thrives in safety and connection. Fear thrives in uncertainty and isolation. Perspective: When we feel loved, we feel safe enough to be ourselves, to be seen, and to be known. Erik Erikson’s theory of psychological development suggests that when love serves as the foundation, a thriving human life is shaped from childhood into adulthood. Trust Continue reading
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On Childhood Passions and Overcoming Limiting Beliefs for Personal Growth
The childhood self is a useful guide, but unhelpful thinking leads to feeling stuck and detours. Perspective What were you passionate about as a child? I used writing to express my inner world and desired to write articles for local magazines. When I became interested in mental health and its impact on relationships, limiting beliefs Continue reading
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Embrace Winter: Harness the Power of Rest for Spring’s Renewal
How much fuel and reserves would you have, if you sprung up in spring in alignment with nature? Perspective: Culturally, the new year means developing new goals, new habits, and going to new heights. Most people losing motivation in just a few weeks. What if instead you mimicked nature in winter? Hibernating instead of hustling, Continue reading
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