Self-Compassion: A Neglected Form of Self-Care

DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH “You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” ~Buddha When we look in the mirror, what do we see? We may notice our frizzy hair, crooked teeth, short eyelashes, thin lips, uneven eyebrows or a plethora of other things. Yet when others look at us, […]

“Bookending” Your Day With Morning and Evening Routines

DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH We are all aware of using either morning or nightly routines to be productive and either jumpstart our morning or end the day on a positive note. But how many of us use both morning and nightly routines with the intent of reaching our goals? In September, I wrote in detail about […]

Life is Hard–Choose Joy

DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH “Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh Life is hard. We all have bills to pay, relationships to strengthen, jobs to keep, and hardships to overcome. These things are constant. Similarly, the choice of how we […]

Keeping the Peace This Holiday Season - Cluff Counseling - Lewisville Therapist

Keeping the Peace This Holiday Season

DESIGNED BY FREEPIK “Nobody’s walking out on this fun, old-fashioned family Christmas. No. No. We’re all in this together.” -Clark Griswold, Christmas Vacation The holiday season is truly magical. The snow, the lights, the presents, the carolers, the sightings of Santa Claus himself, and the amount of stress that accompanies such a wonderful time of […]

Love Languages: The Gift of Words

DESIGNED BY FREEPIK The words you say can lift, comfort, inspire, motivate, and remind others how special they are. Words of affirmation carry a weight and a distinctive power that can change everything. For those whose primary love language is words of affirmation, hearing why they are loved sends them straight to heaven. Read on […]