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The Comparison Trap

A little over a year ago, I took a leap and began this blog. I had been toying with the idea of finding a way to do some writing for…

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Procrastination Is Not Laziness

Sunday afternoon I was sitting on my couch, computer open and staring at my phone when a text popped up. It was from a teenaged client struggling with anxiety. She…

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The Power of Replacing “But”

When my now 13-year-old daughter was a newborn, I was introduced to the show Grey’s Anatomy. I quickly caught up on the three seasons that had already aired and became…

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Is It Really “Fine?”

I spend a lot of time listening to people recount emotionally painful experiences. In doing so, I have witnessed a huge range of reactions from people to their own emotional…

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The Dawn Of a New Decade

Last night I toasted in 2020 with my family. I am not typically much of a New Years Eve enthusiast. While I love the excuse to celebrate, this holiday has…

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The Gift of Smiles

As my family has said over the years “Christmas is all blown out for another year.” The tree will remain lit for a few more days, but the holiday has…

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My Holiday Lessons This Year

What will your holidays look like this year? This is a question I love to ask friends because I regularly ask it of myself. Creating the Christmas experience I want for…

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