Productivity, Napping and Dinners at Midnight
When I was in college I did a summer abroad trip to Spain. I traveled, learned about a totally unfamiliar culture and learned to speak more Spanish in three months than I had in three years of class. This was one of my favorite memories from college. There are many stories to tell, but the […]
The Influence of Self-Care on Intimate Relationships
Not too long ago I wrote a post about self-care. This is an important concept related to managing stress, being effective, increasing productivity and as we learn today, improving intimate relationships. I recently met a new therapist in Asheville who I am happy to introduce today. Cindy Norton has an upcoming practice in Asheville, NC and she […]
Growing Self-Discipline
Discipline has been on my mind lots in the last few weeks, so I thought I would do some exploring. I am currently experimenting with a month long restricted diet (Whole30), definitely an act of discipline. However, not in a bad way. Most of the time when I explore ways of eating, exercise routines or […]
Mind-Body Approach to Depression and Anxiety
In my experience in working with individuals dealing with depression and anxiety or both, there has been a consistency I have seen. I hesitate to use the term “always” but certainly often, taking a mind-body approach to depression and anxiety seems to yield positive results, in my experience. In my own life I have found […]
5 Strategies for Effective Boundaries in the Workplace
I was once featured on Livestrong in an article about setting effective boundaries so that you do not become emotionally or even physically drained. Sometimes not having clear boundaries can do this. Without good boundaries we can feel exhausted. Since for most of us the majority of our time is spent at work, I wanted […]
Self Care
Understanding the importance of self care is important for our own functioning and ability to relate to each other. Review some self care tips and take the self care challenge.
