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”
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Making Your Own Self-Regulation Kit
Have you ever felt anxious, dread, or overwhelmed? Maybe a tight deadline is coming up at work, and no matter how many times you tell yourself to breathe, that overwhelming pressure just won’t let go… Or maybe it’s the big family dinner — the one where you can already predict who’s going to say somethingContinue reading “Making Your Own Self-Regulation Kit”
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”
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”
Gaining Insight Into Victim Impact: A Self-Help Guide
When you’re incarcerated, it’s easy to feel like the world has narrowed down to walls, routines, and rules. But one of the most powerful steps you can take toward personal growth and transformation is to understand the impact your actions had on others. This isn’t about punishment—it’s about building empathy, accountability, and a path forward.Continue reading “Gaining Insight Into Victim Impact: A Self-Help Guide”