LIFESHINE BLOG

The Power is Yours! Embracing Powerlessness

"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, And wisdom to know the difference."...

Living with Anxiety - 7 Tools to Begin Coping

Anxiety is a state of being in which we struggle with feelings of nervousness, worry, or uneasiness. It differs from fear which is an...

6 Steps to Establishing Healthy Boundaries

Boundaries are one of the most important aspects of healthy, mutually satisfying relationships. Simply put, boundaries define what is...

5 Ways to Embrace a New Direction!

Life is a series of frequent changes. Some changes are welcomed; others range from inconvenient to catastrophic. Transitions are times of...

Before you start that New Year's Resolution...

January can be a stressful month for many who set New Year’s Resolutions. The definition of Resolution is “a firm decision to do or not...

Lost & Found - A journey from Codependency

In a prior blog post, I wrote about addiction as a family disease, and how important it is for family members to reach out and look after...

Accepting the Gifts of our Feelings

Whether we are reacting to a difficult situation, or sitting in the warm glow of contentment, feelings are with us on a constant basis. ...

5 Ways to Reconnect after Disconnecting

In this digital age, most of us are bombarded by constant distractions via texts, emails, snapchats, Facebook, Twitter….the list goes on!...

7 Ways to Lose Control (of outcomes)

“Act without Expectation”. It’s a quote from long ago, but what exactly does this accomplish? Some have suggested that by letting go of...

Has Therapy Gone to the Dogs?

One of my favorite moments of the day comes when I arrive home - work still on my mind, stress of daily life weighing on my shoulders -...