For the Ones Who Are Still in the Middle of It
How to Stop Living in Fear: A Guide for People Who Are Tired of Being Afraid
Fear doesn't have an off switch. But there is a way through it. Here's what it looks like to stop letting fear make your decisions — even when it doesn't go away.
How to Rebuild Your Self-Worth
Self-worth doesn't disappear overnight, and it doesn't come back overnight either. Here's what rebuilding it actually looks like — and what nobody tells you.
What It Means to Live with Intention
Living with intention isn't about having a plan. It's something quieter and more powerful than that. Melissa A. Woods on what it actually means, and how to begin.
What to Do When You've Lost Yourself
When life has undone you and you don't know where to start, that's not the end. Melissa A. Woods on finding your way back to yourself, one honest step at a time.
What It Actually Takes to Trust Yourself Again
If you've stopped trusting yourself, it's not weakness. It's an injury. Melissa A. Woods on what it takes to come back to yourself, one small step at a time.
How to Move Through Shame (Without Pretending It Isn't There)
Shame doesn't heal when you go around it. Melissa A. Woods writes on what it actually takes to move through shame, and why you don't have to do it alone.
Loneliness
Loneliness is one of today’s major public health crises, affecting 30% of us, and can lead to mental health issues as well as addiction. The link between loneliness and addiction suggests that the use of substances can disguise feelings of loneliness by providing a brief absolution from the mental and emotional distress that loneliness brings. Also, loneliness and substance misuse can mutually influence one another.
What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
The National Institute of Mental Health states that “OCD is a common, chronic disorder in which a person has uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) that he or she feels the urge to repeat over and over in response to the obsession.”
Finding Hope In These Chaotic Times
During this fearful time and not knowing what to expect, I found these words comforting and inspirational. I don’t have the correct citation for who wrote this but will use quotes where appropriate.
When is it time to leave your therapist?
What happens when the client feels it is time to leave your therapist, but the therapist is making it difficult to end things?
Forgiving Yourself
To forgive someone else seems much easier than forgiving yourself. You can accept their apology, or not and move forward. When you are the person to forgive, how do you move forward?
What does it mean to have self love and why is it so important?
To have self love means taking care of your own needs and not discounting your welfare to please others.
3 Ways to Combat Insomnia
People with insomnia tend to have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep throughout the night, or they wake up too early in the morning.
Back To College
For many parents, saying goodbye to a son or daughter headed off to college can be one of life’s heart-wrenching moments, especially a child who’s been a primary focus in your life.
Adrenal Fatigue
I never had back issues until 2007. I was sitting at my desk paying bills and suddenly my back froze-up. I dropped to my knees, slowly fell to the floor and couldn’t get up.
Independence, what does it mean to you?
I believe that being independent means being able to take care of yourself, your own needs and making your own decisions while considering the people around you and your environment.
What is the meaning of summer season and what lessons can we learn?
When summer solstice hits June 21st, the sun is at its height. The warmth and light help us to nourish and grow the plants in our garden.
Happy Mother’s Day! Heal Your Mother Daughter Relationship
In the United States, Mother’s Day is celebrated on Sunday May 12th, as this day approaches have you thought of how you will honor your mom?
New Beginnings
The buds on the trees were pink and abundant, indicating soon the trees will be filled with flowers. Themes of spring are rebirth, renewal and the promise that everything can begin again. Letting go and embracing something new.