Dear Alex,I'm stagnant at work and don't know how to advance. I've done well in my position and now Iwant to move out of the subordinate role and be seen more as a leader, and position myself forcareer growth. What I'm stuck on is getting out of the role of "helper" since that's what I havealways done. Where do I start?~ Helper MonkeyDear Helper Mo...
Do you remember what it was like to be a Junior or Senior in high school? While we all have our own experiences, many of us in the baby boomers, gen x and millennials were told, we could be anything. All we have to do is work hard, show up, and stick to a path. Go to school, get good grades so you can go to college, get a good job. This job would a...
In 2020 the emerging pandemic necessitated a change in our regular lifestyle. It was an ever changing and overwhelming time for many, but none more than for teenagers. The changes to both their social and personal lifestyles created a new set of stressors and tension on top of the existing challenge of just being a teen. The natural progression of ...
While many people will associate the upcoming holiday session with warm feelings and joy, there are many others that will come into this season with mixed emotions after having experienced a loss of a loved one. One way to help cope with this loss is to create new traditions. New traditions are a wonderful way to really reflect on your loved one an...
What are personal boundaries and why are they so important? Personal boundaries are your core, personal values. Your identity and your ability to love and trust yourself. Personal boundaries can be anything, but they usually help define who you are. Boundaries are best identified as knowing when to say "No", without feeling guilty about it. Persona...
Have you ever said to your partner, "not tonight, I'm too tired," or "I have a headache" to avoid intimacy? Faked an orgasm just to get it over with? Rest assured, you're not alone. Many of my clients complain about the lack of intimacy in their love life, and a lack of sex drive. While this can be hormonal or physically related, it can also stem f...