My mother always told me to stay firm on the ground and know what I want. She taught me to be strong and stand up for myself. My father always taught me to be respectful, especially to those older than me. He taught me to be kind and to always use my manners when speaking to … [Read more...] about Saying No is Saying Yes to Yourself
Christian Living
Facing the Barricade in the Road
There comes a time in everyone’s lives when you find an obstacle in your path. Now the obstacle can be as small as a pebble or as large as a boulder. Regardless of the size, we have a few options for how to move past the barricade. You can go over it and leave it behind you. You … [Read more...] about Facing the Barricade in the Road
Counseling Is An Investment
One of the most common responses I get when people first hear about counseling, and especially career counseling, is that it is too expensive. But consider what it costs to eat out, to go to the movies, to grab Starbucks on a daily basis. Consider the cost of home repairs or … [Read more...] about Counseling Is An Investment
A Cheerful Heart can Revive a Crushed Spirit
It is often easy to lack cheerfulness in your life. There is so much to be upset about that you forget all the good things. The lack of faith in God in society.The homeless and hungry throughout the world. And for many of us, even the unnecessary complaints make us grumpy … [Read more...] about A Cheerful Heart can Revive a Crushed Spirit
Practicing Gratitude: Finding What You Want in What You Already Have
Some people are just naturally happy. They are just born that way, right? Well, yes and no. While happiness appears to have a certain set point, researchers estimate 40% of our level of happiness is influenced by our habits. Happy and unhappy people have similar … [Read more...] about Practicing Gratitude: Finding What You Want in What You Already Have
How To Be the Best Version of Yourself
If God created you and doesn’t make mistakes, why are you, me, and the other billion people on social media, in church, hanging out with friends, all trying to be something we are not, someone we are not. The constant search for identity in the world leads us to the … [Read more...] about How To Be the Best Version of Yourself