Category: Self-Efficacy

  • Welcome February

    This month, spread love in your corner of the world.

  • Therapy Thursday

    Kristin McGee shared this Dear Abby column in her newsletter this week. Like Kristin, my Grandma also read Dear Abby’s column and I remember my Grandma (and Mom) sharing Dear Abby’s insightful words with me during my childhood. As we move forward into 2025, we need to treat our bodies (and minds) with loving kindness…

  • Welcome January. Happy 2025!

    This month, start the year with kindness, to others and yourself.

  • Learn from the Past. Embrace the Future. Live in the Present.

    Learn from the Past. Embrace the Future. Live in the Present.

    Learn from your mistakes and struggles in 2024. Make 2025 a Year of Resiliency and Growth. Shift any Fixed Mindset tendencies to that of a Growth Mindset.   How to make a New Year’s Resolution that sticks? Make a Self-Compassion Meta-Resolution.  Although no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can…

  • Make Christmas Special for You

    Make Christmas Special for You

    Merry Christmas from my heart to yours! Spend the holidays the way YOU want to. If that means not going home, or eating pizza instead of the ham everyone else always eats, whatever it is, just do what makes you truly happy. — A. Pawlowski Which tree are you this season? I am a little bit of…

  • Welcome November

    This month, look for the good in the world.

  • Mindful Monday

    Accountability Partner A healthy dose of peer pressure can keep you motivated and moving forward. What area of your life do you need an extra push? Schedule consistent check-ins with someone who supports your values and goals. Ideally, this person can serve as your cheerleader and drill sergeant.           Reference Woo, J.…

  • Welcome October

    Find ways to calm your busy mind this month.

  • Mindful Monday

    Self-Affirmation Our thoughts and spoken words motivate our actions. What is a quote or affirmation that reminds you of how you would like to live your life? Write down this quote or affirmation and post in on your wall, bathroom mirror, refrigerator, or a place you look at each day. Say it out load everyday. …

  • Mindful Monday

    Mindful Monday

    Self-Compassion What do you need right now? What do you long to hear from others? Write 3 well wishes to yourself by filling in the blank: “May I __________.” Close your eyes, and say out loud these statements slowly to yourself. *If speaking out loud is not available to you now, write down the statements…