Today’s a happy day. It took me a minute to realize, but now I can see it’s perfect. Saturday mornings are my favorite of all, and though I love my sleep I’ll happily cut it short and go into the office. This is quickly becoming...
Read moreThe Essential Self is comprised of four components: spirituality, self- care, gender identity, and cultural identity. Spirituality, not religiosity, has positive benefits for longevity and quality of life, and was viewed by Adler as central to...
Read moreThe Social Self includes two components: friendship and love. Friendship and love can be conceived of as existing on a continuum and, as a consequence, are not clearly distinguishable in practice. Sexual intimacy is sometimes thought to be a...
Read moreThe world is full of so many stimuli. People, traffic, buildings, talking, internet, phones, tv, computers, noise, music oh my! Who AM I? How can I know myself? How can I be more self-aware? Answer: In the silence Let the quiet consume you Be...
Read moreThe Physical Self factor includes two components, exercise and nutrition. These are widely promoted and, unfortunately often over-emphasized to the exclusion of other components of holistic well-being reported here that also are important. The...
Read moreWhen I was still playing football, my main position was defensive rush. Rush is based on instinct. It is raw, impulsive, reactionary and violent. My job was to do whatever was necessary to take out our contender’s center, leaving her quarterback...
Read moreWorld Gratitude Day is your opportunity to show your gratitude and appreciation. It is being celebrated on Friday September 21st. That is right, tomorrow. This day was originally started by the United Nations Mediation Group. They created this...
Read moreDoes your kid refuse to follow directions? Does it seem like your kid enjoys arguing with you? Does your kid seem to find joy in disobeying you? Does your kid exhibit violence towards you and/or others? Does your kid have intense temper tantrums...
Read moreThere are four third order factors in the Coping Self: Realistic Beliefs, Stress Management, Self-Worth, and Leisure. Irrational beliefs are the source of many of an individual’s frustrations and disappointments with life. Even those who hold to...
Read moreThe first step in creating the life of our dreams is to arrive at a place of true acceptance. This does not mean that there are not things we would like to change. It does mean that our happiness with ourselves does not depend on these changes...
Read moreWe found an unusual plant growing in our butterfly garden. My plant ID app identified it as Mullein. After a little research, I found an abundance of uses for it. Mullein is not only known for antiseptic qualities and to treat upper respiratory...
Read moreLet’s look at the topic of TRUST. Not just trust in others but most importantly trust in yourself. Self-trust means that you can take care of your needs and safety. It means you trust yourself to survive situations, and practice kindness, not...
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