Take a Chance Day… or Not
“Take a Chance Day” was on April 20, and it inspired me to consider risk within a Choice Theory basic needs framework. I call Glasser’s five basic needs the need […]
Goals for 2024
I love the start of a new year full of nothing but possibilities. If you’re like me and have a routine system for setting your annual goals at the beginning […]
Moving forward in your goals
While we’re in the midst of Mental Health Awareness month, I’d like to discuss thinking about mental health along a continuum from poor to excellent. Self-care and goal setting often […]
What to Consider when Hiring a Counselor
April is Counseling Awareness Month, and while I’m pretty sure that most of you are aware of counseling, do you know how to be a good consumer of counseling services? […]
Spring into Renewal: Reenergize Your Mind and Spirit
Now that Spring has sprung, you might be thinking it’s time for a makeover. I’m sure you’re seeing tips for getting in shape for bathing suit season, but what about […]
Goals for 2023
If you have a system for how you set your annual goals at the beginning of the year, I bet you’re excited about the possibilities for 2023. It’s true for […]
Preparing for a New Year
This year, as I am writing my fifth book, Mental Freedom, 2023 is unfolding as my year of preparation. I have always had a strong drive to create new material and […]
Celebrating Authors and Writing
November is all about writing. Throughout the month, people celebrate and participate in Family Stories Month, Memoir Writing Month, and National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). November 15 is “I Love […]
Victorious Women Everywhere – Let’s Celebrate!
Who qualifies to be celebrated as an International Victorious Woman during the month of May? Do I qualify? Do you? To be considered victorious, a woman would have to overcome […]
Procrastination: The Truth in 4 Minutes
Is procrastination as bad as you think it is? Does it help you or cause you problems? That depends. Sometimes procrastination can help: Do you find yourself procrastinating often? Do […]