Have you ever wanted to change a behavior but didn’t know where to start? Maybe you had a rough day and yelled at your spouse as soon as you walked in the door. Or maybe you promised yourself – and the kids – that you would stop drinking, but by 7pm you were already threeContinue reading “Functional Analysis – What it is & Why it Matters”
Category Archives: Overcoming Obstacles
What is Life Coaching, and How Does it Help?
Life coaching is often talked about as if it’s simply “motivation” or “accountability,” but in reality, it’s a much deeper, more intentional process. At its core, life coaching is a collaborative partnership focused on helping you understand where you are now, where you want to go, and what needs to shift—internally and externally—to get youContinue reading “What is Life Coaching, and How Does it Help?”
What’s Wrong with Me? Character Defects Explained
Have you ever felt down on yourself and started listing every negative attribute you can think of? That’s… not healthy. It’s self‑punishment, not self‑awareness. But knowing your character defects? That is healthy. So what’s the difference, and why does it matter? Character defects aren’t insults or harsh labels. They’re simply the patterns—emotional, mental, or behavioral—thatContinue reading “What’s Wrong with Me? Character Defects Explained”
How to Accept Yourself
I can almost hear the storm in your head “I’m not good enough,” “If only I were smarter, more beautiful, or charming,” “I’ll never be as accomplished as them.” The cyclone continues in a never-ending storm of self doubt and put downs. Where does it end? And how? That’s the question so many people quietlyContinue reading “How to Accept Yourself”
Creating Healthy Habits to Reduce Anxiety
Life is chaotic, and yet we, as humans, crave stability. The status quo. A baseline, whatever that baseline may be. That’s why it’s so easy to get stuck in bad habits (they’re familiar), but also why starting and maintaining good routines is SO important! Stability, organization, peace. Your routines and habits contribute to these, andContinue reading “Creating Healthy Habits to Reduce Anxiety”
When and How to Apologize Effectively
I was thinking about apologizing recently because of an incident with my neighbor. We had a heated discussion and things were said (on both sides), and I decided I needed to apologize. I wrote out a card and made some cookies and dropped them off at her house. This got me thinking—what types of thingsContinue reading “When and How to Apologize Effectively”
Deciding on Change: The Power of Decisional Balance
Making a decision to change—whether it’s breaking a habit, starting a new routine, or stepping into a different chapter of life—is rarely simple. Change often stirs up resistance, uncertainty, and fear. At the same time, staying the same can feel safe, familiar, and comfortable, even when it no longer serves us. So how do weContinue reading “Deciding on Change: The Power of Decisional Balance”
Breaking the Cycle: Understanding Behavior Chains
Have you ever wondered why certain negative patterns keep repeating in your life? Maybe it’s snapping at a loved one after a stressful day, procrastinating on an important task, or spiraling into self-doubt after a small mistake. These patterns don’t happen in isolation—they’re part of what psychologists call a behavior chain. A behavior chain isContinue reading “Breaking the Cycle: Understanding Behavior Chains”
Coping With Difficult Feelings
We all experience moments when emotions feel overwhelming—whether it’s stress, sadness, anger, or anxiety. These feelings are part of being human, but when left unchecked, they can intensify and affect our health, relationships, and daily life. Learning to cope with difficult emotions is not about ignoring them; it’s about responding in ways that promote growthContinue reading “Coping With Difficult Feelings”
How to Make SMART Goals That Stick
Goal-setting is easy to talk about but hard to do well. Many people say things like “I want to be healthier” or “I want to grow my business,” but without a clear plan, those goals often remain dreams. That’s where the SMART framework comes in. Developed as a structured way to set objectives, SMART goalsContinue reading “How to Make SMART Goals That Stick”