Counseling & Coaching
Simply defined, your self-esteem is how you feel about yourself and your abilities. And according to Tina Bakardzhieva, Level Two Mindfulness-based Interventions Teacher, it can have a pretty big effect on your life, whether it’s high, low, or somewhere in-between. Bakardzhieva says…
Everybody is creative in their own way: one may utilize creative thinking to make an acceptable meal out of their very few supplies; another may display creativity in planning a fun outing with friends; and another…
Do you dread waking up for work each morning? Do you feel defeated, tired, and unhappy at the end of each day? Well, not for long, if I have any say in the matter. Your career shouldn’t suck the life out of…
I hate confrontation: I do everything in my power to avoid it, even if that means surrendering my argument or swallowing my feelings. This is okay to do every now…
My dad was an automotive controller for nearly 30 years. He ensured operations ran smoothly each day, saw that financial planning was in order, and upheld the company’s moral standards. The latter was a significant part of his job, and he was…
Relationships are far from easy—they require a lot of time, effort, and dedication. And the second any of those needs are neglected, the foundation of the relationship weakens; the whole relationship threatens to go under….
My sister has been pregnant three different times now—and every single time, my dad has referred to her as “crazy.” Not for getting pregnant, but for how she acts when she’s pregnant: she’s irritable, scatterbrained,…
There’s nothing wrong with being introverted—in fact, spending time alone and learning to embrace your solitude can be incredible beneficial. Doing so allows you to recharge, cater…
We all have pet peeves: loud chewing, incessant complaining, nail biting… the list goes on and it really never ends. Certain habits prove to annoy us, and they drastically affect…
I love my alone time—I just can’t get enough of it. But that’s not the case for everybody. Some people (social butterflies, I’m looking at you) prefer to have constant company and do everything in their power to ensure a companion…
This is a heavy question—one I’ve pondered too many times to count. When I was in high school, my boyfriend and I made a sport out of breaking up and…
Do you ever look at cheerful, loving couples and wonder what their secret is? Why are they so happy all of the time? How do they manage to keep that bond strong? And most importantly,…
