Have you ever seen those memes where it pokes fun at someone for putting hundreds of dollars into their online shopping cart, then getting squeamish over the $5.99 shipping cost? The meme is meant to be silly, but is also pretty relatable because let's face it, we have all done this at one point or … Continue reading Why Investing In Yourself Is The Most Important Thing You Can Do
I remember when I first decided to start a blog. That was 3 years ago. Then I remember when I actually did start my blog. That was a little over a year ago. Why was there such a big gap between deciding and doing? Because I was TERRIFIED. I thought for sure no one cared … Continue reading Why Blogging Doesn’t Have To be scary
Guest Blog Post Written By: Topsie VandenBosch, LMSW In this age of social media where there is so much noise about online strategies that you "need" to be using in order to build your therapy practice as well as suggested platforms that you should be on in order to do that effectively, there are these lies … Continue reading Top 5 Social Media Marketing Lies Most Therapists Believe To Be True
There is a reason the gyms are jam-packed at the beginning of each new year, followed by a steady decline as the year progresses. It's because we like the idea of making changes for the better, but many of us struggle with how to effectively implement those changes long-term. We all know this song and … Continue reading How To Change Your Life: Small Steps Which Will Have Big Results
I love working out. No, seriously, I LOVE working out. I love it so much that I plan out my workouts ahead of time each week and put them into my calendar. I suggest working out as a way to hang out with my friends. I am even writing an entire blog post about why … Continue reading How I Fell In Love With Fitness And Found Inner Happiness
I remember every time I would see someone jogging, I would be envious of them in the way they effortlessly moved and always seemed so peaceful and calm despite the grueling workout. I remember wanting to be able to do the same but then instantly reminding myself that I could "never" be a runner because … Continue reading How Running Heals the Mind, Body, and Soul
This past weekend I attended the Spring 2018 Connexus Conference hosted by Valley Christian Church and as per usual, I am feeling so inspired, motivated, and excited by the event that I am feeling called to share more about my experience with all of you, in hopes that you'll feel inspired and encouraged to attend … Continue reading The Connexus Conference: Part Two
Holding ourselves accountable is one of the most challenging tasks. Why? Because we can talk ourselves out of anything. For example, if you have a goal to be more active but you get home from work on a Friday night and you're just one episode away from finding out what happens next on your favorite TV … Continue reading Why You Need An Accountability Buddy
Lets face it, if you went to school for psychology, social work, or any other mental health field, you likely thought about starting your own practice. In the mental health field this seems to be the end goal for many practitioners. If the title of this post caught your attention, it is likely you want … Continue reading So you want to start a private practice…but have no idea where to start.