Professional Wellness: What It Really Takes I’m not one to promote a one-size-fits-all notion of work/life balance. Life isn’t something to be compartmentalized—it’s one integrated experience. Instead of aiming for some elusive balance between “work” and “life,” I believe we should focus on balancing our basic needs. If you have a high need for Significance, […]
May is Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Awareness Month, a time to bring greater understanding to a diagnosis that’s often misunderstood and stigmatized. As a practitioner of Choice Theory psychology, developed by world-renowned psychiatrist Dr. William Glasser, I want to offer an alternative lens—one that emphasizes compassion, resilience, and empowerment over pathology. Is BPD a Disorder—or […]
The traditional medical model of mental health has dominated the field since its inception. Rooted in the early theories of Sigmund Freud, psychiatry has long treated mental health challenges as evidence of sickness, weakness, or a broken mind. Once diagnosed, individuals were often told they would need psychiatric medication for life, reinforcing stigma and a […]
Did you know that April 28th is Global Pay It Forward Day? It’s a dedicated time to perform acts of kindness for others, not in exchange for anything, but simply to create a ripple of generosity in the world. If you haven’t seen the movie Pay It Forward — starring Haley Joel Osment, Helen Hunt, […]
If you’re human and breathing, you’ve likely experienced moments of sadness, anger, or anxiety—what many call stress. You might even feel physical pain that defies a clear medical cause. When these situations arise, asking yourself a few key questions can help you refocus your energy and reclaim your mental freedom — transforming pain into growth. […]
When I created the Mental Freedom® Experience (MFX), I initially envisioned guiding individuals on their journey to personal growth. Over the past four years, however, I’ve had the privilege of working with couples, helping them deepen their connection, heal past wounds, and experience true mental freedom—together. The results have been truly transformative. The MFX comprises […]
While working on my goal setting for 2025, I remembered something I learned from a Choice Theory colleague, Barnes Boffey, that he called “Have – Do – Be.” Whenever a client talks about something they desire, it helps to gain clarity by asking the following questions: If people can’t answer those questions, it’s a good […]
Did you know October 19 was “Evaluate Your Life Day”? It’s a time for self-reflection on your past experiences, achievements, and challenges, and to assess where you stand. But how exactly do you evaluate your life? Which experiences should you reflect on? Which achievements should matter? What challenges should you focus on? Self-evaluation is a […]
If you knew you would be in the fight of your life tomorrow, it would be too late to begin your physical fitness conditioning today. If you haven’t already been training, you will lose that fight—it’s the same way with our emotional fitness conditioning. At some point, life is going to knock you down because […]
September 17 is designated as Time’s Up Day. Doesn’t it sound ominous? It is ominous because it can make the difference between your own Mental Freedom® and lifelong regrets. Last month, I was made all too aware of how short life is and what it could be like to leave this world with things left […]
