boosting your emotional intelligence will boost your life

Boosting Your Emotional Intelligence Will Boost Your Life

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 […]

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CBT Techniques You Can Do at Home!

DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is a short-term therapy technique that can help people find new ways to behave by changing their thought patterns. You likely have an image of therapy in your mind–a man rigidly reclined on an uncomfortable schedule sofa, talking with a therapist about his mommy or daddy issues. […]

A Guide to Thriving in the Holiday Season Single

DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH During the holidays, single individuals have the unique opportunity to take up new traditions, cultivate a sense of home and celebrate the relationships that they do have. It’s the most wonderful time of the year! This month is full of dinners, parties, events, service, and gatherings.  Because the holiday season is very […]

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, […]

Cutting Shame Off at the Knees - Cluff Counseling, Lewisville Marriage & Family Therapist

Cutting Shame Off at the Knees

DESIGNED BY FREEPIK “Guilt is just as powerful, but its influence is positive, while shame’s is destructive. Shame erodes our courage and fuels disengagement.” -Brené Brown Regardless of age, gender or nationality, we all experience shame from time to time. Dr. Brené Brown, an author and researcher, explains in her book Daring Greatly, “The less […]