Posted: November 17, 2022
I decided to write this blog some time ago when I noticed a pattern of people apologizing on social media excessively and unnecessarily. For example, a mom posts a lovely photo of herself playing with her kids and adds, “Sorry for the mess in the…
Posted: September 3, 2022
So, you’ve come to the realization that you are a people pleaser and that it’s having a negative impact on your life. You have trouble saying no or you feel guilty saying no. You worry that people will think you’re selfish or mean if you…
Posted: July 18, 2022
Do like feeling anxious, depressed, stressed? Are all of your relationships great and without any problems? Do prioritize self-care like a champ? No problems setting healthy boundaries and making and/or declining requests? So, you’ve got more coping skills than you need. Oh, you’re exactly where…
Posted: June 20, 2022
What Exactly is Catastrophic Thinking? Catastrophizing, or catastrophic thinking, is an irrational thought, a cognitive distortion, an error in thinking that leads people to focus on the worse case scenario. The thought tends to be overblown and the language used tends to be dramatic. For…
Posted: May 20, 2022
By far, the most important skillset that I have in my empowerment toolbox is learning how to manage my thoughts. When you know how to recognize toxic, unproductive thoughts and learn how to correct them, you become better able to manage stress, anxiety and depression,…
Posted: January 18, 2022
As a psychologist who helps people step out of their comfort zone every single day, I have good and bad news for you. The good news is that you are ABSOLUTELY capable of stepping outside of your comfort zone. The bad news is that it…