As 2024 ends, I encourage you to take a few minutes to reflect on the highs, lows, and all the in-betweens. Doing so can foster gratitude for the things you have overcome, endured, and areas in which you’ve grown. It can also give you direction for areas in which you want to improve or grow in […]
The Winter Blues
Book Review: Guilty Pleasure Reading, Minus the Guilt
Alright, let’s get real. Holidays are coming up and I haven’t finalized my travel plans yet, even though I’m juggling holidays in three states (none of which border each other). It’s getting dark out much earlier, and the weather is getting downright wintry in Minnesota! Earlier in November there was some sort of major political […]
The Power of Effort: How Praising Kids’ Effort Over Intelligence Shapes Success
As a mental health therapist, I often see how early life influences shape our resilience, self-worth, and approach to challenges. Psychologist Carol Dweck’s research on mindsets reveals powerful strategies for fostering these qualities, showing that the way we respond to children’s efforts can significantly impact their long-term success and confidence. By focusing on effort over […]
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