While it is easy to feel overwhelmed by the problems plaguing the world, there are ways for us to take action now. We can do better. I can do better. Change starts here. The recent sadness and heartache populating the news has caused personal and public reflection. This constant self-reflection has many, including myself, asking,
“Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning.” ~ Mr. Rogers Right around the time when quarantine madness started happening, I was on the phone with a friend who has four children. She told me how excited she was about an activity she had set up for her children, but how her
Blog Update-This week our guest blogger shares her journey through a year of writing 1 letter a day. She shares with our readers her very powerful and personal path to self discovery. What could you learn about yourself if you shared daily thoughts with others this way?
“Connecting with others is rewarding; it makes us feel like we’re not alone in the world.” ~ Jonah Berger My friend recently told me that when quarantine started, she found herself checking her phone more than she ever had before. She thought about it for a moment and realized that she was feeling lonely and
For many of my readers, quarantine has meant an increase in responsibilities–helping everyone else survive. How are you helping YOURSELF, though? This edition of Quarantine Talk is dedicated to ways to show yourself love during quarantine.
Quarantine might be hard, but don’t let it be hard on your love life. Whether you’ve been dating a short time or have been married for years, I have some stay-at-home date ideas that will strengthen your relationship! I know I have written about quarantine the last couple weeks now…but can anyone think about anything
The days seem to blend together in this Groundhog Day that is COVID-19 quarantine. I would like to suggest six questions that will cause introspection and perhaps prompt you to certain actions that will lift your spirits. Hi, again. It’s me, still in quarantine. How are you doing? Hanging in there? I know, this entire
While the “See 10, Do 10,” push-up challenge is circulating the internet, I have another suggestion for four crucial exercises that will strengthen your physical, mental, spiritual and creative senses during this crazy time of quarantine. Push-ups are hard. I had a couple friends tag me in the #See10Do10 push-up challenge on Instagram and it
As we creatively cultivate social interaction and learn how to manage our time, our days will be filled with happiness and hope. Hundreds of factors influence our mental health and well-being. From disruptions in our social contact to our regular routines, the current conditions of the world are placing millions at risk for a mental
As we make our physical health a priority at this time, we will strengthen our mental capacity to cope, overcome, and press forward. I often underestimate the relationship between my physical and mental health. I have been reminded of their dependence on each other as I have read information from doctors and psychologists about how
As your world continues to change drastically each day, you can rise to the challenges it brings through small daily habits that bring peace and happiness into your everyday life. With the recent unprecedented changes to social, occupational, and daily living routines, it seems that the world is in a constant state of panicked isolation.
Sometimes understanding the basics of fear can help our minds slow down and be intentional in how we deal with it.
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.
