Do you spend most of your time thinking about the past? Do you replay situations in your head and wish you could go back and change them? Does this make you sad? When you focus on the past, you may feel regret, shame or depression. And you miss what is happening in the present. This may make you feel isolated and disconnected from your friends and family. Take a moment to be fully present. Take a deep breath and then exhale the past. Let it go. By being more mindful and

Hope is like a bird that senses the dawn and carefully starts to sing while it is still dark. - Anonymous Merriam-Webster defines "hope" as - * to cherish a desire with anticipation, * to want something to happen or be true, and * to expect with confidence. What do you want to happen? What do you expect with confidence? What do you desire with anticipation? Or do you live a life without hope? When you don't have hope, you may struggle to focus or to accomplish tasks. Yo

A year from now you may wish you had started today.” Karen Lamb Do you procrastinate? Procrastination can cause stress and can cause tasks to become overwhelming. It can also result in conflict with your friends, family and co-workers. Continuous procrastination can hurt your self esteem. It may also be a sign of depression. Are you procrastinating out of fear, depression or anxiety? Are you having trouble focusing on daily tasks? Are you embarrassed because you have pu

If actions speak louder than words, what are your actions saying? Do you want to make your actions share a different message? If so, working to improve self awareness and self esteem can help. A therapist can help you identify your strengths and address your fears. You can work together to learn coping skills and new behaviors. #selfesteem #depression #anxiety #therapy