Self-care, you know what it is but why is it so hard to prioritize? We all know that self-care is important. We have all been told that we must first take care of ourselves before we take care of others. Easier said than done. As we start another new year and take some time to evaluate our lives, … [Read more...]
How To Be More Mindful
Mindfulness can have a lot of benefits but with our busy lifestyles, it can be a hard skill to practice. Often we find ourselves doing several things at once — cooking dinner while watching the news and helping the kids with their homework. We are always engaged on some sort of device, or so it … [Read more...]
Can Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Help Me?
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT for short) is a treatment that can be effective at addressing a variety of mental health concerns—from anxiety and depression to insomnia and eating disorders. But, how do you know if CBT is the right approach for you? How do you know if you can benefit from this … [Read more...]
When Your Fire Fizzles
I'm not a big New Years Resolution kinda gal, but I do contemplate what I want the upcoming year to look each year. This year my friends introduced me to the idea of identifying a word of the year. My word is "intention" and I have to admit that it is a big one and can be pretty vague. I want to get … [Read more...]