Most of us have had this experience: we are stubbornly pushing forward with a decision or toward a goal based on a gut feeling, ignoring the advice and warnings of concerned others and discounting any evidence that doesn’t support our desires. Then, when things go wrong, we don’t want to think or talk about it…
Yoga for Wellbeing
Yoga is a multi-faceted practice designed to unite the mental, physical and spiritual. The Yoga Sutras of Patañjali defines yoga as “the stilling of the changing states of the mind”. Devotion to practice strengthens the body-mind connection and helps build insight and awareness. The physical practice, called asana, is only one limb of yoga. It was originally meant to…
abuse, attachment, behavior, blame, children, forgiveness, kids, parenting, parents, relationships, self care, self help, self-regulation
Being the Parent You Always Needed
There are many kinds of children and at least as many varieties of parents. When you think about the endless combinations, it’s a wonder things work out as well as they do. Sometimes our parents and their parenting styles are a good match for us and their influence on our lives is mostly beneficial. They…
Feelings Aren’t Facts; They’re Signals
Feelings are real, but they are not facts. Feelings are: Signals that you are having a thought, opinion or belief about something or someone. The byproducts of your thoughts, interpretations, ideas, concepts, stories and beliefs. Subjective – they are “in the eye of the beholder”, neither right nor wrong. Ever changing. Fleeting – they come…
acceptance, balance, Compassion, forgiveness, happiness, meaning, mindfulness, patience, rewards, self care, spirituality, Wellbeing
Compassionate Self-Care
Most of us would never consider neglecting our children or pets. That would be cruel. We also know what happens when we neglect important relationships. They wither and fade away. Neglect our car, it malfunctions and dies. Neglect our schoolwork or jobs, our performance suffers and we fall behind. But, what about neglecting ourselves? Many…
Mental Health Professional Alphabet Soup
Originally posted on Kansas City Mental Health Resources:
There are so many different kinds of mental health providers available today and more are being added all the time. This results in an alphabet soup of letters behind each providers name that can seem about as decipherable as hieroglyphics to the average person. So, how does…
Investing Time in Personal Growth
I’m sorry to break the bad news to all the quick fixers out there, but real and lasting positive change takes a significant time investment. Think of all the self-improvement activities you’ve ever engaged in: getting your education, cultivating long-term relationships, becoming physically fit, excelling at a sport or a musical instrument, exploring your spirituality –…
Procrastination: Causes and Antidotes Chart
Procrastination is a learned behavior involving self-regulation skills, emotions, attitudes, as well as other factors we may be unaware of. While everyone procrastinates, chronic procrastination can cause a number of complications. It can result in reduced productivity, failure to reach one’s potential, and feelings of shame, worthlessness, and despair. There can even be health consequences…
Navigating the Mine-field of an Ego-Directed Life
Living an ego-directed life, as most of us in the United States do, could be compared to walking through a “mine”-field. To most of us it seems like the logical path (or maybe even the only path) through life, but it is fraught with danger in that sooner or later a “mine” is bound to blow…
Build Yourself a “Happiness Box”
I always learn so much from the people I work with, whether it be clients, colleagues, or other professionals. One creative individual shared with me an idea that has been useful to them and I think it may be of benefit to others as well. This person created something called a “happiness box”, which is…
