Anxiety describes a group of disorders that cause worry, nervousness, and fear. The feelings associated with anxiety interfere with everyday life by causing physical changes in the body, irrational thinking, and decreased motivation. Most individuals will struggle with anxiety at some point in their life. Personally, I’ve struggled with anxiety since I was a child; […]
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Dear Wife by Amanda Davison
Guest posts offer a fresh perspective and new resources. Personally, this post is a special treat because Amanda is one of my favorite people. I met Amanda about 5 years ago at a conference. Her enthusiasm is contagious. Her message is genuine because she’s lived it. Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with […]
Children and Mental Illness: What You Need to Know
May is Mental Health Awareness month. Mental health continues to be a taboo subject for many. Because of shame and the stigma of mental illness, too many individuals do to not seek out the help they need. Many parents do not seek treatment for their children because of misconceptions and misunderstandings. For example, the […]
3 Ways to Ditch Self-Criticism for Self-love
Last month, I wrote an article about self-love. After sitting with client after client who struggles to offer themselves love and compassion, I began digging into scripture to see what Jesus says about loving ourselves. Many of you reached out to me saying how much you enjoyed reading the post. And you echoed the struggle […]
New Year, New You?
How many times have you heard this phrase at the beginning of the year? “New Year…New You” Typically said by marketing campaigns’ intent on selling you products. Products promising to “fix” your problems, namely looking younger, thinner, and happier. What if you didn’t need to be a new you, what if you simply needed to […]