markallsman5

In today’s world, everyone seems busy; and if you’re not, it feels like you should be. Most people find it hard to fit another weekly commitment into their schedule, even something as short as a one hour therapy session. And I get it. Life often feels like it’s bursting at the seams. You have work responsibilities, bills to pay, kids to get to extracurriculars, a spouse who deserves your time, and maybe, if you’re lucky, one hobby to recharge. There’s not much room left. If this sounds like...

I know it sounds cliché when a therapist says, “Let’s talk about your childhood.” But there’s a reason it’s such a common phrase — your past does shape your present, especially when it comes to stress, anxiety, and how you show up at work. Many high achievers think about their childhood sometimes and tell themselves things like: “That was years ago, it doesn’t affect me now.” “My parents were good — at least they weren’t alcoholics.” “I just need to toughen up.” All of those statements can...

You’ve been doing your best. You’ve always been a high achiever and a strong performer at work. You go the extra mile, staying late, doing whatever it takes to make sure things get done right. You do your best at home too. But your spouse isn’t always happy , you work late, you’re not around as much as they’d like. You both know you love each other, but it’s not perfect. Lately though, you haven’t been “killing it” like usual. Work isn’t clicking, and home feels even harder. It’s tough to...