A New Take on New Year’s Resolution

A New Take on New Year’s Resolution

The year ahead needs a different kind of New Year’s Resolution. After the year we’ve had, plans to work out more and eat less are helpful, but might be superseded by resolutions more centered on our emotional health. Consider what we’ve endured! Separately and...
Dare to Not Compare

Dare to Not Compare

It’s human nature to look at the lives of other people and compare them to your own.  This “social referencing” is not a new practice. Comparison has been going on since the beginning of time. Unfortunately, it can fuel feelings of jealousy and worsen insecurity,...
How To Raise Strong Daughters

How To Raise Strong Daughters

All children need to be raised with balance, loving affection, and discipline. Children thrive on things like routine and structure. No matter their gender, all children need to be taught to embrace their strengths, handle their weaknesses, and overcome the...
Got an Internal Critic? Strategies for Being Less Judgmental

Got an Internal Critic? Strategies for Being Less Judgmental

Do you find yourself frequently making harsh judgments about yourself? Do you frequently put yourself down when you fall short of your expectations? Have you ever noticed that the self criticisms hinder your performance and affect how you feel about yourself? Over...