DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH “There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that’s your own self.” ~ Aldous Huxley One of my very first blog posts was about a basic need that every human has but often overlooks–meaningful connection. Every single one of us wants to have meaningful connections
DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH “There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that’s your own self.” ~ Aldous Huxley One of my very first blog posts was about a basic need that every human has but often overlooks–meaningful connection. Every single one of us wants to have meaningful connections
DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH “While being book-smart might help you pass tests, emotional intelligence prepares you for the real world by being aware of the feelings of others as well as your own feelings.” ~Hannah Owens Do you know anyone who seems wise beyond their years? Who is calm and collected–even when talking about politics or
DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH “Progress is not achieved by luck or accident but by working on yourself daily” ~Epictetus How many times have you been talking to friends/neighbors/family who casually mention that they should probably go to therapy? Whether they are being sarcastic or not, they bring up a good point…How do we know if we
DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH “Self-care is not a waste of time. Self-care makes your use of time more sustainable.” – Jack Kornfield I have spoken with several clients in the last month who all say that summer is so fun and simultaneously exhausting. There is something to be said about having your children at home from
DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH No man stands so tall as when he stoops to help a child. – Abraham Lincoln The term “toxic masculinity” has been around for decades. At its root, it is defined as the belief that masculine attributes are inherently undesirable–sometimes even evil–and that “manliness” has a negative impact on women, children, and
DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH “Mother is a verb. It’s something you do. Not just who you are.” ~ Cheryl Lacey Donovan The other day, I got an email from a major corporation saying that Mother’s Day is upon us and they recognize it may be triggering for some so they included an option to mute their
DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH “Honesty is more than not lying. It is truth telling, truth speaking, truth living and truth loving.” ~James E. Faust When we talk about honesty in relationships, our minds often go straight to deception–to lies, to manipulation, to ruined relationships. We think about honesty in relationships in terms of whether someone lies
Melissa Cluff is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in North Texas, providing face-to-face and telehealth therapy options to clients in Texas.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in North Texas, providing face-to-face and telehealth therapy options to clients in Texas.
