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  • Catching the Negative Self-Talk Gremlin in its tracks. Self-Talk Matters (Part I): 

    6/29/2026 Have you heard the following being said? “Oh, my God, what were you thinking?!” “I cannot believe you said that out loud.” “Wow, how can you not be embarrassed?” What is sad is that I have said to myself over the years. You have said some similar things to yourself. I am conscientious about… Read more

  • Self-love is not selfish, it is restorative.

    Last week I shared how anxiety impacts our minds and bodies. If there is any ounce of doubt, anxiety can worm in with questions about self-worth and whether we deserve love at all. In the end, anxiety can become very destructive. As I was diving into the topic of self-love, I came across this quote… Read more

  • Research Shows hope drives Well-being

    June 3, 2026 What is hope? Hope is defined as a sense of a certain future that can be achieved. In order to achieve this, individuals need to feel a sense of agency. Hope contributes to our well-being and happiness which motivates positive action. A published study in Health Economics defines hope as the determination… Read more

  • Making the Most of Who You Are and What You Have

    April 16, 2026 We live in a world that often tells us there is not enough. Not enough money, jobs, time, or even success. This premise is based on the scarcity mindset that I wrote about last week. There is another way to think. Are you the person who makes the most of what you… Read more

  • Get Unstuck and Focus on What Really Matters

    Life, as we know, can be messy, complex, and uncertain. Disruption and change are two constants in life. Have you ever asked why this happened? I think many of us have one point or another. What can be effective to manage change that we face in life? Our mindsets are especially important. Recently, I have… Read more

  • Use the Power of Yet

    Are you someone that keeps pushing through obstacles to learn something new? Do you love challenges because you become smarter because of your perseverance? Do you take time to learn from a mistake you made? Do you believe that how smart you are now is not fixed, there is room to grow? If you answered… Read more

  • Are You Fixed on What You Cannot Do?

    Do you tell yourself, “No way, can I do that. I am not smart or talented enough. Why try?” Do you focus on the outcome only? If your hard work did not yield the result that you wanted, do you think it was all for nothing? Your view of yourself can determine everything. Do you… Read more

  • Impact of Mindset

    Have you heard the term mindset? Mindsets are cognitive frameworks that dictate how individuals perceive their abilities, challenges, and successes. Dr. Lauren Braithwaite wrote that the concept of mindset refers to our beliefs about how our intelligence, talents, and personal traits shape how we manage challenges, ultimately affecting our ability to achieve our goals. “What… Read more

  • There is Another Way to Look at Something.

    March 3, 2026 “We are disturbed not by things, but by the views which we take of them.”- Epictetus, Stoic Philosopher Psychotherapist Dr. Ilene Strauss Cohen, Ph.D., wrote that perspective refers to the mental framework through which individuals view the world around them. She added that perspective influences our daily interactions and decision-making processes. Other… Read more

  • Take a small step into Your Growth zone!

    February 23, 2026  “Small changes lead to big things.” – author unknown. The concept that small changes lead to big results is a popular philosophy put forth by author James Cleary of Atomic Habits. Cleary stated, “All big things come from small beginnings. The seed of every habit is a single, tiny decision. But as… Read more