What is self-esteem? People often think about self-esteem as having to do with the way you look, how popular you are, or how many things you have accomplished. However, self-esteem actually has to do with how you feel about yourself. It is the opinion you have about yourself. Self-esteem is often the result of lifetime experiences. People with good self-esteem generally feel positive about themselves and about life which helps make them more resilient and better able to cope

"Do not set aside your happiness. Do not wait to be happy in the future. The best time to be happy is always now." _ Roy T. Bennett We all talk about wanting to be happy, but have you ever noticed how easily we tend to focus on the negatives in life? This persistent focus on the negative ultimately leads to negative emotions or, in other words, a feeling of unhappiness. Oftentimes when I ask my clients what they wish to get out of counseling they say, "I just want to be happy

Choose to create the change in your life needed to overcome the negative symptoms of trauma.

What do your boundaries look like? Do you set any boundaries in your relationships, work life, with family, with yourself? Or do you tend to say yes to everything, work long hours, work during vacations, spend too much time doing things for others while not taking care of yourself or your family? Do you find yourself overwhelmed, exhausted, burnt out, and like you have not done anything you wanted to do for yourself? A life without boundaries can be extremely exhausting, lead

I love today's topic and quote!! Today I’m going to talk about one way to help challenge your negative thoughts. Have you ever just woken up and felt very negative? Ever had a day when one negative experience affected the rest of your day in a negative way? Maybe even carrying that negativity to the next day? Maybe even longer than a day? Have you ever noticed that when all you do is focus on the negative, the positive just slips away unnoticed? A positive, healthy, happy lif

What techniques do you use to reduce anxiety or stress? Are you feeling like you’ve tried a million techniques but are looking for new ideas. Here is a list of some of my favorite. My hope is that you will see something on here that you find helpful. Take a time-out. Stepping back from the problem helps clear your head. You can do this by maybe practicing some yoga, listening to music, meditating, or learning some relaxation techniques. Make sleep a priority. When stressed, y

You have the freedom to choose your attitude.

"If you worry about what might be, and wonder what might have been, you will ignore what is." - Unknown

I once heard depression described as a multilayered beast because of how it interlaces with an individual's personality, vulnerabilities, upbringing, and an imbalance of brain chemicals. A multilayered beast! How can this multilayered beast also be one of the most misunderstood mental health illnesses? What Depression Is Depression, also known as Major Depressive Disorder, is a serious, persistent, and disabling mental illness that affects how you feel, the way you think, and