Several years ago I came up with an idea for a worksheet to help my clients lower the stress and frustration they felt in their daily lives. As a Santa Barbara therapist, I’ve seen my clients gain good clarity and confidence from using this worksheet, and now I’ve decided that it’s time to share it … Read More
This quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson is all about freedom. It’s about the freedom to make mistakes, to learn from them, and to grow with each experience. It’s not about standing on the sidelines of life. It’s about taking chances. It’s about stepping out from behind your fear of doing something wrong, and celebrating your … Read More
In my last post, I shared my thoughts about Eleanor Roosevelt’s quote, regarding The Purpose of Life. It’s all about reaching out to experience what life has to offer, instead of being limited by our need to play it safe. If your tendency is to be cautious about any kind of change, how do you … Read More
Eleanor Roosevelt’s quote is all about empowerment. So many of us either consciously, or unconsciously, decide to play it safe. We don’t want to take chances. We don’t want to risk disappointment or failure. But when we play it safe, we miss so much! We miss opportunities for growth and adventure, among other things. We … Read More
So many of the women that I see in my Santa Barbara office are struggling with way too much stress! A common theme that seems to come up almost every time, whether these clients work outside the home or not, is that they put others’ needs way before their own. As women, we are socialized … Read More
