This is International Balance Awareness Week, created to raise awareness about the difficulties people face with disorders that affect their physical balance. Today, though, I’d like to discuss balance of a different kind: balance awareness in mental health. When I write about mental health, I do not mean it as a euphemism for mental illness—I […]
Some links may be affiliate links. We may get paid if you buy something or take an action after clicking one of these I once read an article that described research that showed journaling could be just as effective as therapy. As a therapist, naturally, I didn’t want to believe that, but I always remembered […]
This holiday season, my two seven-year-old grandsons shared with me the meaning of Christmas from their perspectives. Logan told me he discovered the real meaning of Christmas. When I asked him what it was, he responded, “It’s not about the presents. It’s really about forgiveness. You are supposed to forgive people who have been mean […]
If we’re connected on Facebook, then it’s likely you’ve noticed my posts often end with, “What’s great about your day?” Some people understand why I do that, and others assign nefarious motives. I am writing this post to share my rationale and to invite like-minded people to do the same. Unlike some people, I like […]
On my journey to self-discovery and positive growth, I’ve traveled through many of life’s ups and downs, but with the help of many awesome teachers and mentors, I now most often live in a state of happiness and contentment. This article summarizes much of what I’ve learned on my journey; I still have lots to […]
My coach recently posed an excellent question to me that has help me look at things a bit differently. Many of us understand the value of gratitude and attempt to practice it in our lives. I know I do and I recommend it as a vaccine against depression. But I have never taken it to this level before. The question is: “What do you think would happen if everything you forget to be grateful for is taken away”?
When you are in a relationship you value, it is important to subscribe to the ABCs of Relationships, mind your P & Qs and everything else from A to Z.
“In our minds, we must see that it’s not happiness that makes us grateful, but rather gratefulness that makes us happy.” —Albert Clark This quote speaks to the second Key of Happiness – gratitude. Gratitude begets happiness, not the other way around. Many are waiting to be happy so they can feel grateful for their […]
by Kim Olver The first Key to Happiness is self-worth. The second key is gratitude. 2. Gratitude It is human nature to enumerate the things that are NOT the way we want them to be. We are programmed to notice when things are off, and not necessarily appreciate when all is as we want it. […]
Today is Valentine’s Day and if you are in a happy relationship, congratulations. For the rest of you, I encourage to make the most of this day designated for lovers. After my husband died in 1999, this was the worst holiday for me! I could get through Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s but by the […]
