Today, my daughter gleefully ran down the stairs and proclaimed, “I have the best news… I found a whole roll of toilet paper in my room.” Toilet paper is no longer just a staple. It’s now a treasured commodity. Overnight, our world has changed. Grocery stores are decimated by desperate shoppers. Malls, theaters, and airport […]
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Admitting you’re struggling isn’t the same as admitting defeat
One of the hardest things for me to do is to ask for help. I just don’t like it. By nature, I’m a helper. I love to help other people, which makes me good at my job. My family loves (for the most part) that I enjoy helping them with their problems and making their […]
Thrive Episode 6: Interview with Amanda Davison
The entire month of February, we’ll be talking all about relationships! Do you want to improve your personal relationships? Do you feel that you struggle with behavioral patterns when it comes to relationships? Do you feel that you just keep making the same mistakes over and over in your interpersonal relationships? Hey, we’ve all been […]
Practice the Art of Listening
In today’s scattered and distracted society, the art of listening is steadily declining. Everything from your phone to your job competes for your attention. You’re busy and tired. I get it, and I’m right there with you. But listening is crucial for strengthening your relationships, especially our marriages. Listening isn’t just about being attentive to […]
Thrive Mental Health and the Art of Living Podcast: Episode 1
Today is a BIG day… my podcast has officially launched! This podcast is a series format. This means each month you will hear about different mental health topics. These are issues I’m thinking about, seeing in my office, or have personally experienced. Here are some examples: anxiety, negative thoughts, parenting a child with mental […]