Development tools for a better you
Many people dismiss owning a diary to something of the past. Often times people think journals and diaries are just for kids and pre-teens who want to write about their crush. But, experts have found personal well-being benefits as a result of using a pen and paper to bring to life one’s own thoughts, feelings, […]
It can be hard for some of us to remember to show ourselves the same, or even more, amount of love we show those around us. Appreciating ourselves can be a difficult task, especially in a world where we are so easy to criticize our mistakes. While you may feel that you like yourself as […]
Back in October, I wrote a blog about Adult Coloring being a growing trend. Coloring has been shown to have amazing affects on our lives, from reducing anxiety and stress to increasing concentration and focus. But coloring alone isn’t the only way for individuals to gain these benefits. Increasing one’s creativity, whether it is through painting, […]
As 2015 and the Holiday season are just about over this signifies a time for change within the upcoming New Year. Regardless of whether or not you plan on making changes in your overall life, there is always room to enjoy our jobs a little more. This is especially true due not feeling too excited about getting back into […]
It’s officially December. You have made it to the last month of the year and the peak of the Holiday season! December can be a stressful, hectic, tiring month, but it is also a very rewarding month filled with family, friends, and love. However, often times our perception gets clouded due to high stress we […]
A friend recently asked me, “What’s the worst habit you’ve overcome?” “Besides eating chocolate for breakfast?” I joked. “That would be complaining.” I used to be an incessant complainer. When I was growing up, my mother blamed everything under the sun for not completing something or doing it wrong. Living with a parent who has a bad […]
Ever have one of those off weeks were you just want to press fast forward until the weekend is here? I am sure we have all have experienced this feeling before (maybe you experience this more than just once). This past week has been one of those weeks for me – all week long has […]
I love to color! As a child, I didn’t use coloring as my go to activity, however, as I got older and into college I began to “crave” coloring. It didn’t matter what the coloring book had to do with, it was about me being able to focus on something that was relaxing and carefree. […]
Based on the book “The Explosive Child” by Ross W. Greene “An explosive outburst—like other forms of maladaptive behavior—occurs when the cognitive demands being placed upon a person outstrip that person’s capacity to respond adaptively.” – Ross W. Greene Do you experience challenging behavior by your kid(s) such as screaming, swearing, crying, hitting, kicking, spitting, […]
Forgiveness… something that you have been taught since a very young age and yet it is still hard to do all of the time. For some people the 3 words “I forgive you” are the hardest words to speak. And true forgiveness is hard. Often times we think that when we forgive someone it is […]
