Gratitude is often a word we hear thrown around near Thanksgiving time, but I think it is something we should talk about more often. Gratitude is more than just something related to turkey dinners. Gratitude is being thankful and grateful for what is present in your life, rather than focused on what is missing. Practicing gratitude can help change your perspective. In one of my favorite books, “Man’s Search for Meaning”, Viktor Frankl writes,
Read MoreAs a follow up to last week's blog post on tips for sleeping well, I wanted to share a recent article on the same topic. This article discusses 12 ways to improve your "sleep hygiene" (which is just a fancy way of saying anything that helps your sleep). I'm excited that some of the tips I've shared with you last week are included in this article! I will offer a quick snapshot of the ways to improve your sleep, but also suggest you read the full article for more detail.
Read MoreDo you have trouble falling asleep? Does your mind seem to race even after you climb into bed? Do you have worries on your mind that prevent you from easily falling asleep? Do you toss and turn, finding you can't shut your mind off? Or, do you sleep ok, but wake up and find you are still tired?
Read MoreI decided I wanted to start to blog, as a way to offer some insights, thoughts, tips to more than just my clients. I often see patterns in my sessions, certain topics that come up from multiple clients, and thought it might be helpful to share with you! I also want to provide information on improving your mental health or maintaining good mental health, addressing topics that maybe are not completely understood or talked about often. I want to help fight the secrecy and shame that is often portrayed in seeking therapy services. Unless you have been in therapy, you might not know what really happens behind closed doors. And, I’ve found, we tend to be scared of what we don’t know!
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