According to an Open Al language model trained by Open Al below are some examples and tips for making your new year’s resolutions successful. 1. Set specific, achievable goals: Rather than resolving to “lose weight” or “get in shape,” set specific goals such as “lose...
If anyone had a reason to feel down in the dumps it was Diane. She was dealing with a debilitating illness, taking medication and dealing with family losses. She had three strikes against her, but was she really clinically depressed? What is depression and what...
Disagreements and arguments are bound to happen from time to time but if your house feels like a battlefield, there may be a need to improve communication skills. Here are some tips of how to communicate better: Avoid Defensiveness – This usually happens when we feel...
Very often I have a spouse come in after less than a year of marriage saying they married the wrong person. When dating, couples put their best foot forward and work hard to cover imperfections. It’s easy and common for them to show their best...
Have you ever stopped to think about some thoughts you have about yourself that may be hurting you? Our brains are like computers and we store many memories and events of which we are not aware. In our past many adults, parents, teachers, and other...
We all worry sometimes, but how do we know when it’s too much? If you find yourself worrying to the point of causing anxiety symptoms, such as feelings of nervousness, stomachaches, headaches, difficulty concentrating, isolating yourself or heart palpitations, these things could cause you to...
Here are some thoughts about addictive behaviors. Different addictions can play out differently in different people, but the addictive mind set does start with a person’s negative concept of themselves. They may have feelings of worthlessness, unloved, unlovable, alone, disregarded, devalued, inadequate, shame, guilt, rejection,...
In any relationship, good communication is key to its success. This applies to romantic relationships, friendships, parent/child relationships, etc. One thing that I see repeatedly in my practice is that everyone, adults and children alike, just want to be heard, accepted. They want their feelings...
Raise your hand if you like to be in control… I know I do! However, so often in life, we are faced with the fact that so many things happen that make us feel out of control – a death, a divorce, a medical diagnosis, a...
HOW DO I GET MY KID TO DO WHAT I’VE ASKED THEM TO DO? “Spare the rod and spoil the child.” This is commonly heard, especially in Christian communities… It’s Biblical, scriptural… The NIV version of Proverbs 13:24 states, “He who spares the rod hates his...