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5 Types of Stinking Thinking

Have you ever walked into your home or apartment and smelled something rotten? You start looking high and low for its cause because you cannot wait to get rid of it. Many people experience stinking thinking. Yet, instead of getting rid of it like finding its source and getting rid of it in their home, they allow it to take root and grow. Here are some examples of stinking thin...

You Are Lovable and Capable

When you were little, you got up each morning with an imaginary sign on your chest that said I am Lovable and Capable. In the beginning, you replaced the sign every day as you tumbled through life. Over time, however, it got harder to replace the sign. Then, slowly, you found it nearly impossible to tape the sign back on every day. Finally, you stopped because you no longer be...

Yoga for Better Mental Health

In the mental health field, counselors who specialize in anxiety relief, stress management, or mood regulation, often suggest supplements to individual counseling alone. Many individual counselors that practice holistic wellness suggests clients incorporate strategies that help heal physiological symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and many others while they are in...

Cultivating Self-Compassion

The Benefits of Self-Compassion Research suggests that people who practice self-compassion have healthier relationships, more compassion for others, and greater well-being. The opposite is true when you are self-critical. Surprisingly, self-compassion and self-criticism share the same goal. Both approaches tend to be utilized to motivate you toward success/safety. ...

Coping with Life’s Difficulties

Life is challenging Most of us find that life has many challenges. Road-blocks are common when navigating relationships, responsibilities, physical health, emotions, and the list goes on. Sometimes, these blocks in the road can last a long time, and they can even take over our lives. For example, you may get a divorce, have a baby, or lose your job. Experiencing bi...

Individual Counseling; Learning How To Set Healthy Boundaries

Individual counseling and learning how to set healthy boundaries first starts with knowing what boundaries are. Boundaries are the limits you set for yourself within relationships. They tell you when to say “no” and when it is safe to be vulnerable. Boundaries are often formed by the relationships you have with your caregivers in early childhood, and there are many...

Setting Goals for Individual Counseling

For many people, the process of seeking out individual counseling in Orlando can be a tough one. They may have been raised in an environment where people did not talk about their problems. Alternatively, they may feel that they do not deserve to get better. Regardless, setting individual goals can help you see why you need to attend your therapy sessions and help you identify ...

Are You Ready to Thrive in Your Relationship?

Liberty Hyde Bailey was instrumental in changing American agriculture and the life of farmers in many ways. Born in 1858, he was instrumental in bringing electricity to farms, starting 4-H and the parcel post service. As a college professor, he helped develop many different plants. He also is quoted as saying, “A garden requires patient labor and attention. Plants do not...

The Inner Critic

What Does It Say To You?

What Is The Inner Critic? The inner critic is the voice inside your head that beats you up and puts you down.This part of you believes that you are not good enough, talented enough, attractive enough- the list goes on. This often sounds something like, “I should….” For example, “I should be a better friend”, “I should have thoug...

5 Things You Should Do To Live Without Regrets

Let Go & Learn To Move On

Shouda, Coulda, Woulda’s got you down? Do you find yourself feeling anxious or depressed about mistakes from the past? Have you been living with a case of the regrets? One of the hardest skills to learn can be the art of letting go. When you feel anxiety or feel depressed about past mistakes, you cannot experience joy in the present moment. You are reliving moments that ...