Seasonal Affective Disorder: Tips for Those Who Suffer from SAD
While people can experience SAD at any time of year, the majority of cases occur in the winter when daylight is scarce.
Signs of Overcommitment
I can’t believe 2018 is over. It seems as though it passed in a flash – especially as the holiday rush seemed to accelerate the end of the year.
Digging in to Gratitude
This time of year we are bombarded with messages about gratitude. Thanksgiving reminds us to literally
The Costly Effects of Low Self-Confidence
Everyone struggles with a lack of confidence at times. It is estimated that 85% of the world’s population experiences
Self-Esteem vs. Self-Confidence: Working Together for Your Good
To feel successful and be satisfied in life, a person needs a healthy sense of self-esteem and self-confidence.
Balance Your Life
Just like a tightrope walker, you need to know how to maintain balance in your life so you don’t fall into trouble.
What to Do When a Family Member is Out of Control
For some people, family is the greatest source of joy in life. For others, it may be the greatest source of pain.
Free Yourself From Negative Emotion
In my professional practice I encounter men and women every day who are bound up in the proverbial chains of negative emotions.
The Happiness Formula
I talk to men and women nearly every day who possess a lack of happiness in their lives. As I listen to them talk about what they believe
You Can Learn to Trust Again
When it comes to relationships, let’s be clear – the last thing you want to do is trust someone who is not trustworthy.
Get it Done! 10 Proven Strategies for Overcoming Procrastination - Part 1
Do you want to save time and lower stress? That’s exactly what you will do if you learn and consistently apply
"But I Don't Like Confrontation"
Wouldn’t it be nice if everyone always got along and communication was always agreeable? That, of course, is a fantasy
Men and Women Have Different Social Needs
Back in the “olden days” when my children were still living at home and our main source of communication was a house phone
10 Keys to Healthy Relationships
As a psychologist, I work with people every day who want to improve their relationships with friends, co-workers and family members.
The Power of Habit
We have heard it countless times: “If you always do what you have always done, you will always get what you always got.
How Counseling Can Save Your Life
I will be talking with Dr. Randy Carlson on the Intentional Living radio program Tuesday, August 22nd. He has asked me to spend
Are You the Genuine Article?
Have you ever been tricked into buying something you thought was authentic only to find out later that you received a counterfeit?
Three Simple Tips to Help Balance Your Life
“There just isn’t enough of me to go around! It’s our busy season at work and it’s impossible to keep up with my job demands
Riding the Waves of Change
If you have ever gazed at the ocean for awhile, you saw it change with every wave that came to shore. Life is like that; waves
Don't Let Your Thoughts Fool You!
I was reading an article on the internet called the Top 100 April Fool’s Day Hoaxes of All Time and it was very entertaining.

