There are a million articles out there about the importance of practicing gratitude and how it can change your life. But, what happens when you just don't feel like doing it?

  Just be grateful and things will turn around.  It sounds like good, old-fashioned, logical...

Last weekend, I watched a Reese Witherspoon Rom-Com called How Do You Know? The plot was common in that her life was a disaster and then she found love in the midst of it. She'd been fired from the USA Olympic softball team after dedicating her entire life training and working towards that goal....

At different times in my life, I've wished for things I didn't think I already had. When you compare yourself to others, you often seem to be missing something. Occasionally, you might feel like you're the winner in the comparison battle, but that validation is usually short lived. 

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Did you know that October is called the Shadow Season? It's a time where the final harvest is gathered and we're preparing for darker nights ahead. At the end of the month, we have festivals such as Halloween/Samhain, All Soul's Day, and Dia de los Muertos. This is a time that's generally used...

Your brain is an absolute marvel! A whiz! It lets us do some pretty incredible things. 

It's also a chatty little bugger who delights in sharing fear, doubt, worst-case scenarios, and pointing out all the ways you're not good enough and will most likely fail. 

The same brain that lets...

If you've been keeping up with my Facebook page (No? Then click here to like it for the latest news!), then you know I posted an article for National Mental Health Day. In this article, psychologists are exploring why hope is necessary for mental health. 

Did you know there's a difference...

Earlier this week, I wasn't feeling very well. My weekend was packed with activities, and I had a little too much sugar. I swear this is the most dangerous time of year for me with all the seasonal goodies! 

Although I have tons of great techniques to feel better, I was still feeling a...

Do you ever have those days where you're just feeling....blah?

My latest "blah day" was this past weekend. I had a hefty to-do list but didn't feel like doing any of it. I just wanted to lounge around, watch tv, and blissfully ignore everything on my list. 

For some people, whenever they...

Have you ever watched a child make friends on the playground?

They just walk right up to another kid and say, "Hey, do you want to be friends and play together?" Then, off they go. 

They make it look so easy!

When you're an adult, especially an empathic introvert, making friends can be...

During a session, my clients often tell me they're afraid to do something they want because they're worried about being judged by others.

What is it about the concept of judgment that makes it seem so terrible?

When we're very young, we start to worry about disappointing...