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Busyness Vs. Valued-Living

Busyness Vs. Valued-Living

by Alex Hoerr | Jun 22, 2018 | Identity Development, Mental Health & Wellbeing

How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives. -Annie Dillard “Busy” and “tired” might be the most frequently used adjectives by people when asked how they’re doing. Think about how many times you’ve used those words in the past week. It’s common in our...
Smartphone Use Versus Misuse?

Smartphone Use Versus Misuse?

by Alex Hoerr | Jun 6, 2018 | Anxiety & Depression, Mental Health & Wellbeing

There is much being said and written these days about the impact our smartphones have on us. These powerful devices are not only shaping the way we connect with the world, they’re also shaping the way we connect to others and ourselves. Now I understand there are...

Coping with Stress: Healthy Coping Skills vs. Crutches

by Alex Hoerr | Mar 14, 2018 | Anxiety & Depression

Stress is an unavoidable part of life but finding healthy ways to cope can be challenging for many people. Stressors come in many forms and from various sources. Stress is also not experienced the same way for everyone so don’t be surprised or feel bad if what...
Positive Self-Talk: Why Talking To Yourself Is Better Than Just Listening To Yourself

Positive Self-Talk: Why Talking To Yourself Is Better Than Just Listening To Yourself

by Alex Hoerr | Feb 28, 2018 | Anxiety & Depression, Mental Health & Wellbeing, Relationships

Positive Self-Talk vs. Passively Listening to Negativity  It might seem strange that a therapist would recommend talking to yourself but what I’m suggesting is taking a more proactive and positive approach to something you already do. Positive self-talk means using...

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