Becoming A Survivor
How many of you have experienced some type of trauma? Perhaps you were abused as a child, or survived an abusive relationship that took its toll on you. Almost every single person I have encountered has his or her story to tell. And that's the key - the story must be told. Once the story (or stories) are exposed then they lose their power. Let me share mine. I have my doctorate in Psychology, and am completing my postdoctoral hours under the supervision of an absolutely wonde
Paradigm Shift: Fear Setting (not Goal Setting)
The other day, I was watching a Ted Talk about fears. This man, Tim Ferriss, outlined this beautiful strategy that he has used over the years to help him manage self-paralysis and poor decision making in the face of tough choices. He called it Fear Setting. As I watched, I realized this is exactly what I do with my clients. Not only do we define goals and how to get there, but we brainstorm inevitable obstacles and how to get through them. This is a lovely example of a Cognit
7 Tips for a Successful New Year's Resolution
Have you been thinking about setting a resolution on January 1st? New Year's Resolutions are something most of us consider and half of us do. Keep reading to learn more about what people want to change in their lives and how to make that happen! Rank Top New Years resolutions for 2017 Lose Weight / Healthier Eating 21.4% Life / Self Improvements 12.3% Better Financial Decisions 8.5% Quit Smoking 7.1% Do more exciting things 6.3% Spend More Time with Family / Friends 6.2
