How do you define motivation? What does self-motivation sound like in your head? Is it like a drill sergeant? Is it like an old familiar coach? Is it your voice? What sensations do you notice coursing through your body after you motivate yourself?
If you answer “I get more nervous…
January is national mentoring month.
Let’s look at a pop culture reference for an example of a great mentor and what they mean. The first one that comes to mind is Harry Potter and Professor Dumbledore throughout the Harry Potter books and films.
Dumbledore guides Harry as he grows up…
Spoiler alert ahead (for your mental health and the movie Dune). If you have seen the movie Dune (2021), you probably remember the powerful Gom Jabbar scene, where the main character Paul Atreides faces a test. In this test, he is ordered to place his hand in a mysterious box…
It’s no secret that many people want to be accepted and belong. We are social creatures, and while our motivations for acceptance and belonging are complicated, they are frequently developed through navigating invisible social rules concerning what is acceptable or not.
For example, social forces can influence us to act…
This blog is geared specifically for people who are currently living with an eating disorder and might find themselves in various stages of recovery during the holidays. As always, we encourage you to be brave and take good care of yourself.
As we continue in the holiday season, it is…
The holidays can be very triggering for those who are seeking out a lifestyle of recovery from substance abuse or with PTSD. Holidays usually include family, celebration, and parties — all of which are a recipe for relapse or re-traumatization if one is not actively leaning on their support network.
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This blog is geared specifically for people who are currently living with an eating disorder and might find themselves in various stages of recovery during the holidays. As always, we encourage you to be brave and take good care of yourself.
Sometimes personifying your eating disorder can give you the…
This blog is geared specifically for people who are currently living with an eating disorder and might find themselves in various stages of recovery during the holidays. As always, we encourage you to be brave and take good care of yourself.
What does your relationship with food look like? It…
As a lifelong fan, I can say without any bias that Indiana Jones is one of the best fictional characters of all time. But, if you are not sure that statement is accurate, allow me to explain.
Yet, he has relatable flaws and fears, plus his plans repeatedly fail. It…
Children experience a wide variety of emotions on a daily basis. You may notice that your child can quickly go from feeling calm and content to feeling overwhelmed or angry and acting on that emotion.
In my work with parents of young children, I often talk with parents about how…
