If you are carrying excessive “emotional baggage” from your childhood or family of origin, it can really weigh you down. It may be time to unload it! Like it or not, all of us unconsciously carry unwanted or even quite
There is a big difference between confidence and self-esteem. Confidence is, “I can do something.” Self-esteem is “how you feel about what you do. ” Once you accomplish something, the next step is to take a moment to value yourself.
The time is always……….now. Of course, now, never waits!!! Do you procrastinate having fun? Do you hold yourself back? Are you afraid to make a mistake? Is fear a factor in your decision making?If you answer “yes” to any of these
Insomnia, waking up multiple times, trouble getting to sleep, poor sleep quality is a plague to many people. So, what are the reasons you can’t sleep? What can you do about poor sleep? Many factors contribute to poor sleep. For
As you look at this graphic of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, Where are you? Working on your higher purpose may seem distant and something you do in the future, however, this can create huge problems for your happiness now. What
This cartoon validates the research done at Washington University Medical School mood regulation. According to the researchers, smoking/cigarettes use is undeniably linked to anxiety, depression and use of drugs and alcohol. Nicotine acts to neutralize unwanted emotions by getting to
Does your relationship feel flat? Do you just feel like you are roommates without the excitement, passion and intimacy that brought you together? Are you bored by your relationship? If you answer yes to any of these questions, it may
In a very simple and profound book by Suzuki Roshi, Zen Mind, Beginners Mind, where the beginners mind is one of compassion. As Suzuki Roshi says, “when our mind is compassionate, it is boundless.”In the beginners mind, there is no
Is your glass half full or half empty? Perhaps taking time to examine your attitudes and boost your optimism.Optimism is the belief that things will turn out well. It is the expectations that good things come your way and that you
Marc Chernoff published a great blog post describing 30 Things to Stop Doing for Yourself” then, what to START doing. So, pulling straight away from his list for the upcoming year……take stock of the items listed below to begin a
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.
