The Power of Shame
Ever have that feeling that something is a little bit off in the way you’re taking on life? On the outside, you look like you have it all...
The Shame Cycle: What It Is and How to Step Off of It!
Sue had a bad day. She missed an important deadline at work on a project that was important to her job. This came at the same time as she...
Depression: It Could Happen To You… and Likely Already Has
Before you say, “No, not me!” let me offer you a number. The National Institutes of Health estimates 17.3 million adults in this country...
Anger and Getting Kicked Off the Island
“I’m going to be voted off the island,” she wailed. Most of us know she is referring to the TV show, “Survivor.” On the show, team...
The Importance of Showing Up
We have all heard the saying, “It hurt too much to cry.” What you don’t hear as often is the idea that there could exist a pain so great...
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Waiting vs. Action
What Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr knew was that time alone changes nothing. It is only through hard work and the help of a community that lif
The Value of Being on the Cliff
I believe that almost everyone has had a “talk me off the cliff” moment in life. This moments can become an avenue for growth.
The Black Cat: Breaking the Spell of Fear
When his wife said, “I thought you liked kitties,” it broke the “spell” of fear. They were able to laugh together, transforming the moment t
The Value of Imperfection
Research shows that being a perfectionist has a negative effect on many areas in one’s life. The pursuit of perfection can cause serious he
The Value of the Harsh Inner Critic
The HIC came into being at a time in your life when you needed connection in order to develop a sense of self. It gives you that connection