Depression and low self-esteem are two sides of the same coin. While low self-esteem leaves people vulnerable to depression, depression can absolutely destroy self-esteem.But, though low self-esteem may be deeply rooted, there are things you can do to improve it, even if you are suffering from ...read more
Top 5 Ways to Reduce Anxiety
It’s rare that any of us will get through life without experiencing anxiety at some point. But some people have the burden of dealing with anxiety on a daily basis. Whether it’s over something big or insignificant, anxiety stops us from living a normal life full of joy and potential.Here are 5 ways ...read more
4 Everyday Exercises to Manage Your Anger
Unless you’re a Tibetan monk, surrounded by nothing but other peaceful Tibetan monks, chances are you run into people and events that make you plain ol’ angry sometimes. And that’s okay. Anger is a very common human emotion, and in many instances, it can serve as a compass that guides you to better ...read more
3 Tips to Mindfully Be Your Authentic Self
Over the past few weeks, I have had several clients set one of their therapy goals as "learn to be my real self instead of pleasing everyone else, or I just want to be myself." There is quite often distress, anxiety, depression and sometimes anger around unfulfilled wishes and aspirations. What is ...read more
Please Everyone but Yourself: 5 Helpful Questions
Are you currently pleasing everyone except yourself? Are you constantly worrying about what others think of you? Do you place more confidence in other people’s opinion and almost zero confidence in your own opinion? Are you “pleasant, nice, good” and feel you need approval from ...read more
5 Coping Tips For Adults Grieving Parents Death
Grief responses to death vary. As an adult we know that a parent's death is inevitable. It’s the order of life. Society sometimes minimizes these deaths children in many ways. As I noted in an article featured in a Fatherly.com article, grieving adults experience physical and physiological ...read more
5 Small Daily Gratitude For Well-Being: Part 4
Welcome to the final part a 4-part series on the G. L. A. D mindfulness technique described in David Altman’s book, The Mindfulness Toolbox. Let’s examine “G” for gratitude. Part 1 described finding daily delight and mindfully repeating them as part of improving well-being. Part 2 ...read more
4 Things You Need to Know About Adolescent Anxiety
Anxiety is like fire: It can keep us safe and warm, or completely devastate our property and our lives. It’s good to be a little anxious at times. When walking down a deserted street at night, anxiety keeps us on alert and ready to fight or take flight should a dangerous situation arise.But for many ...read more
5 Ways Depression is Messing with You and Life. Do Something
It’s Negatively Affecting Many People. We are not drowning in doom and gloom of mental health disorders including depression. Depression is real, often chronic and if left untreated can be fatal. According to the World Health Organization, over “300 million people of all ages suffer from ...read more
5 Small Daily Learning For Well-Being : Part 3
Welcome to part 3 of a 4-part series on the G. L. A. D mindfulness technique described in David Altman’s book, The Mindfulness Toolbox. Let’s examine “L” for learn. Part 1 described finding daily delight and mindfully repeating them as part of improving well-being. Part 2 discussed how small ...read more