Self-Care: Why You Need It
Here’s the short of it. Self-care is being able to say ‘no’ to others, it’s making time for yourself, it’s staying true to what you believe. It’s being able to say … I. Matter. I must take care of me. If you are going to live the good life, the life filled with joy and […]
Self Esteem: Understanding Your Worth and Value
Let’s face it much of our early childhood development is impacted by the way others love, listen, and interact with us. Most of us learn early on in our development to consider what other people say, to listen and then make decisions based on their facial expressions, words, and actions … here’s the problem … […]
How Do I Build Confidence in Myself?
By Justin Stum, LMFT | Licensed Counselor & Therapist How Do I Build Confidence in Myself? Confidence is one of those things that a lot of people assume you either have or you don’t, like it’s some personality trait you were born with. In my 23 years of working with people as a therapist in […]
Mindful Morning Startup: Change Up Your Routine
You want to start your day of right? Well read on. Do you ever feel like when you get up in the morning the day starts too slow? Maybe your mood or energy is in a funk? Well, how you start your morning off sets the stage for how the rest of the day unfolds. […]
Breaking Bad Habits : Step by Step
So if you’re like most people you have habits, likely lots of them. We are creatures of habit is the old saying. We are habitual because our brains, not our core selves, are in fact wired to be habitual. Let me explain, have you ever wanted to sit in the same area of a classroom […]
Talking To Your Child About A Crime In Your Area
Information about a crime or tragedy in the area can spread in seconds with the technology and electronic web of how we share, update, and communicate with each other. The mass shooting in Las Vegas Nevada at the Jason Aldean concert last night prompted SWAT teams and significant engagement from local authorities in Las Vegas […]
Family Vacations: Buy Experiences, Not Things
Getting out of the house and taking a vacation is an excellent way to spend some quality time with your family and unwind from the humdrum of everyday life. It’s easy to get into routines and just as easy to let the summer slip without the memories you’d really wish you had. If you plan […]
Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder, and Postpartum Depression
Depression often feels like hopelessness and a gray fog that seems to settle in on the mind and hearts of many individuals. Most people that are depressed rarely have a good understanding of the kinds of depressions that they may be experiencing. Being disappointed, down, or sad due to an unpleasant or difficult situation in […]
Sunshine and Depression: What You Need To Know
Were you aware that an absence of sunlight could cause depression? Well, a lack of of sunlight and getting out can lead you to begin to form unhealthy thoughts. Your mind and body both require vitamin D to operate properly, so if you remain cooped up all the time in your office or home then […]
5 Tips If You Are Alone For The Holidays
Being alone does not have to mean you feel lonely. You can have an enjoyable holiday season, even if you are alone. Holidays are a time when we share and give love, and often people who are alone during this time can unfortunately end up feeling depressed when they do not have people with whom […]