Feelings of self-doubt can plague any of us. An internal negative dialogue can be debilitating. We may not feel worthy of our accomplishments or even devalue them because they don’t meet our expectations. Of course, the expectations are for perfection!!!! Since no one can be
The photo to the right of this weight lifter at the Rio Olympics dramatically illustrates an important psychological principle. You must find a way to embrace your challenges and fears. Can you see and feel how this athletes loves for
If you are a smoker or have family member that is currently a smoker, this video may change you forever. Having developed smoking cessation programs and run them in many corporations, worked as a volunteer for the American Cancer Society
Pain is a very complex and subjective experience. To complicate the matter of pain even more, there are about 100 million people suffering from chronic pain in the US alone. This is about 1 in 4 people have a severe
Even though we aren’t all in the army, most of us are trying to ‘be all you can be” in life. This pursuit is called self-actualization. Abraham Maslow, the psychologist who defined self-actualization and the hierarchy of needs, believed that
Biofeedback has come a long way. The purpose of biofeedback is to use body monitors to guide a person towards relaxation with immediate feedback of body tension and stress. That way, it is easy to listen to the body and
Yes, you! Learn to meditate and practice There is now abundant research and evidence that meditation is incredibly helpful for happiness, stress management, relaxation, health and peace of mind. With meditation, you can learn to turn off the inevitable “monkey mind”
Take time to examine the current relationships you have that are positive, encouraging and healthy vs. relationships that have negative associations. Think of the image of Superman and Kryptonite as a metaphor. Who or what experiences strengthen or weaken you?
A Gallup poll last year found that 73% percent of Americans ages 18 to 29 checked their devices a few times an hour – including 22% every few minutes. 59% of respondents ages 30 to 49 said they looked at
The brief YouTube video (with link below) highlights the origins of the “War on Drugs” and subsequent findings with advanced research and deeper examination into the flaws in the original study. The new conclusions are not only a revelation, they
Dr. Mike Klaybor brings thirty years of experience in practicing counseling psychology with individuals and couples. His approach is cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT. Specific specialties include; anxiety and stress management, chronic pain & chronic illness management, depression, substance abuse evaluations, employee assistance and executive coaching for workplace performance and leadership.
