Is Procrastination is a Response to Unnecessary Pressure? Me procrastinate? Never. Lol! But let’s be honest, many of us find ourselves caught in a cycle of putting things off that seems to have no end. At its core, procrastination often arises as a response to unnecessary pressure, both internal and external. When the weight ofContinueContinue reading “Understanding Procrastination”
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Over-Functioning in Your Relationships
Breaking Free from People-Pleasing and Embrace Boundaries Setting Over-functioning in relationships is a common yet often misunderstood behavior that can significantly impact the dynamics between partners, co-workers, friends, or family members. At its core, over-functioning involves taking on more responsibility than is fair or necessary, often to control outcomes or avoid conflict. While it mayContinueContinue reading “Over-Functioning in Your Relationships”
Why Not Skills Over Pills?
Do you know what mental health medications you are being prescribed and why? The article you are about to read presents a practice-informed perspective on utilizing skills over pills. It is not intended to conflict with your personal beliefs but should be considered as one of many viewpoints. By exploring this perspective, you may gainContinueContinue reading “Why Not Skills Over Pills?”
Exploring Hypnosis: Clinical and Self-Hypnosis Defined
Hypnosis is a powerful and often misunderstood tool that has been used for centuries to influence the mind and body. In recent years, Dr. David Spiegel, a leading expert in the field of hypnosis and a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University, has advanced our understanding of hypnosis, particularly its clinical applications.ContinueContinue reading “Exploring Hypnosis: Clinical and Self-Hypnosis Defined”
Giving up Your Personal History: A Path to Freedom and Growth
It is easy to get trapped in the narratives of our past. We often define ourselves by our experiences, our successes, our failures, and even our traumas. However, Dr. Wayne Dyer, a renowned author and motivational speaker, presents a transformative concept in his teachings: “Giving Up Your Personal History.” This idea suggests that by lettingContinueContinue reading “Giving up Your Personal History: A Path to Freedom and Growth”
Proper Breathing for Optimum Health
In my own encounters and while observing patients in realtime, it is evident that effectively managing or stopping physical anxiety is impossible without proper breathing. Therefore, understanding how you breathe, recognizing pauses, constriction and if it is too shallow is the first step in developing breathing awareness. This regular practice of awareness forms the essentialContinueContinue reading “Proper Breathing for Optimum Health”
Healing Benefits of Meditation, Part 1
Many times, I have recommend both formal and informal meditation to my counseling patients as it serves as a versatile tool for enhancing well-being. Engaging in regular meditation practices, whether through structured sessions or everyday mindfulness, has shown to be beneficial for improving relationships, connection with yourself—especially anxiety and attention deficit symptoms. Beyond addressing specificContinueContinue reading “Healing Benefits of Meditation, Part 1”
Kute Blackson: The Magic of Surrender
Kute Blackkson’s, The Magic of Surrender is a favorite and recommended to my patients as a guide to comprehending and moving past inner struggle. “Too often we limit our lives by putting conditions on them. We think things should go a certain way, and when they don’t, we hold on to what isn’t working, reinforcingContinueContinue reading “Kute Blackson: The Magic of Surrender”
Women and Self-Confidence
Every young woman should read this. Every woman should read this. Everyone should read this. What if you just choose to love yourself right now, just the way you are? Try it. Observe how aversive you are to it. Pay attention to how much you shame yourself. Ask yourself: what is the purpose of shamingContinueContinue reading “Women and Self-Confidence”