Here they come to ask me if I want to do the gift exchange this year. Should I say something??? I didn’t want to do the gift exchange last year, but I didn’t want to be the only weirdo not doing it. Will people think I’m a jerk? Or cheap? Will I ruin the holiday spirit […]
Staging your house: 5 Tips for a quick sale OR a more peaceful place to live
In preparation for putting our house on the market, our realtor had a stager come through the house and give us tips for making it “show ready.” We did a walk through of each room taking notes and making our to-do list. Some of the suggestions were things I wouldn’t follow unless you actually are […]
Counseling can help with that! Would I benefit from seeing a therapist? What can I expect?
Feeling more irritable than usual? Feeling overwhelmed with life? Relationships a bit of a mess? Are you just not feeling like you? Good news! Counseling can help with that. What can a counselor do for you? Create Understanding Provide a safe space for your voice to be heard Simplify the Complicated Facilitate Personal Development How […]
Top Ten Ways to Boost your Self Esteem
“I don’t like who I am.” “I have low self-esteem.” “I take care of everyone else’s needs but neglect my own.” Self-esteem is your overall opinion of yourself based on how you feel about yourself, life experiences, and your relationships with others. Healthy self-esteem is key to a productive life. A low opinion of yourself […]
3 Ways to Shut Off Your Brain So You Can Actually Get To Sleep Tonight!
When I don’t get good sleep, I’m short with anyone standing between me and the coffee pot in the morning. I’m not able to problem-solve at work and I feel overwhelmed by challenges or even the normal daily demands. And, I drive home, rubbing my head, counting the hours to bedtime, vowing to get sleep […]
How To Get More Done In An Hour Than You Usually Do All Day
The worst part about not getting everything done is the guilt. Feeling like I should have. Why didn’t I? How will I? Get. It. All. Done. Productivity among office workers in the United States has dropped by 30% in the last decade. Why? Text messages. E-mail alerts. Facebook notifications. Repeat. So, the secret to getting […]