Until quite recently, people were uncomfortable discussing therapy because of the stigma attached by our society. As a result, there are still some fairly big misconceptions about it. Here are 3 of the most common misconceptions about therapy to help you feel more comfortable and hopefully, take … [Read more...]
Advice on Staying True to New Year’s Resolutions
Be honest, did you make New year’s resolutions this year that you have yet to stick to? If so, you’re not alone. Researchers have found that typically 77% of people are only able to keep their resolutions for 1 week, 64% keep them for one month, 50% for 3 months, and only 19% are able to keep their … [Read more...]
Marigolds, Green Beans, and Letting Go
For Mother’s Day this year, one of my children gave me a beautiful assortment of interesting garden seeds. I was especially excited about the tri-color bush beans and planted them promptly in one of my backyard beds. I also squeezed in radishes along the edges. I noticed a few Swiss chard plants … [Read more...]
5 Tips For Dealing With An Adult Bully
Bullies in movies and television are frequently shown getting their come-uppance, the story wrapped up neatly with a happy ending and maybe even with the bully learning a lesson by the end. Unfortunately, real life is rarely so simple.If you’re dealing with a bully as an adult, you’re not alone. A … [Read more...]