Empathic Misses

Empathic Misses

Empathy is one of those words that often gets confused with sympathy.  Empathy is a term we use for the ability to understand other people’s feelings as if we were having them ourselves. Sympathy refers to the ability to take part in someone else’s feelings, mostly by...
When Creativity is Squashed

When Creativity is Squashed

We all can think back to messages received from either teachers, parents, or friends when we tried our best to put a pencil or pen to paper and get our creative juices flowing.  I remember being in 3rd grade and having the ability to copy a very detailed picture of...
The Impact of Losses

The Impact of Losses

It’s been four and a half months since the US started quarantine for the dreaded Coronavirus.  For so many, learning to adapt to the shut down has been an inconvenience, while for countless others, it has taken away their way of earning a living, socialization, and...
When Asking For Help Is Difficult

When Asking For Help Is Difficult

One of the most common traits I have found in so many of my clients is the fact that it’s easy for them to focus on others, and very difficult for them to receive from others.  It seems so simple to just say “Thank You”, and or allow someone to offer a kind gesture...
Combating “To Do” Lists

Combating “To Do” Lists

Nothing brings more satisfaction to a productivity driven individual than a sense that they have accomplished what they set out to do.  In an effort to try to control time, efficiency, and ensure that everything that spins inside your head gets done…the thought...