How Can You Increase your Window of Tolerance?

Have you ever been in a situation that triggered such an intense emotional response that you felt like you were completely taken over, losing all control?  It almost felt like you were having an out-of-body experience, dissociating from yourself and your surroundings? Maybe you experience extreme rage, lashing out, and yelling, or you may feel completely numb and unable to …

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5 Psychological Reasons Why Your Resolutions Fail (what to do about it)

It’s that time of year again, the New Year. If you’re like most people, you have resolved to start making changes in your life. Now that the month is halfway over, how successful have you been at keeping your resolution? If you find yourself already falling short of the goals you’ve set for yourself, you’re not alone.    Making change …

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How can I cope with stress?

  November 2nd, 2022 was International Stress Awareness Day, as the International Stress Management Association declared.  Many people find this time of year to be the most stressful with approaching holiday commitments.  What contributes to this stress?  Stress shows up when the demands of a situation exceed the available resources to meet them. Time, money, energy, and emotional availability are …

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Are you in “Survival Mode”?

  “I’m ALWAYS tired” was a common statement Janine heard herself say throughout the day.  Not only did she feel exhausted at the end of the day, but she woke up feeling unrested.   Strangely, however, she felt both tired and “wired” once bedtime came.   As she moved through her day, she felt she was only checking the necessary boxes.  …