Towards the end of my first session with a new client, I have one question that I always ask: "What are some of your strengths? What are you good at doing?" I'm sitting on the edge of my seat, …
Stop Comparing Yourself to Apples and Tonka Trucks
My dear friend, Kristi, loves to call me out when I engage in a little round of "comparing myself to others." I especially love to do this when I'm tired, hungry, frustrated, scared, or things aren't …
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What 3 Questions are Just Underneath the Surface of Every Relationship?
Every time I walk around the corner to great a new couple who's come to my office for couple therapy, I am met by two people sitting in my waiting room, each with one leg nervously bouncing up and …
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It’s Not You: Don’t Take the Blame for Others’ Actions
Last summer, I discovered a new obsession: planners! I have always been a paper planner girl. It helps me to stay on top of things (as long as I open it up and look at it). But last summer, I took my …
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There’s Something About Birthdays…
I just got an email from someone that said, "Your birthday month is coming soon." My first thought was, "Don't remind me." My next was to thank them for remembering me. :) There's just something …
Where Oh Where Did My Concentration Go?
Why is it that just, when you need it, your concentration flies out the window? Why is it that when you WANT to do something, it seems like your mind just won't cooperate? Enter: the Productivity …
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