by Liz Coleman | Mar Wed 2016 | Anxiety & Depression, Emotions & Moods, Self Esteem, Therapy / Counselling
The Comfort Zone can be like the Dead Zone when you’re neither Happy nor Unhappy. At first escaping to comfort isn’t all bad— it’s helpful. Like a reward, we’re happy and feel relieved with the break from the anxiety and stresses of life. But when escaping becomes the...
by Liz Coleman | Mar Wed 2016 | Anxiety & Depression, Emotions & Moods, Personal Growth, Therapy / Counselling
All of us are addicted in some way – whether it’s work, wine, sex, cigarettes, drugs, relationships, internet, tv or shopping. Our smart phones have become the latest addiction. We pick them up whenever we get a second of down time. Yet the action in itself...
by Liz Coleman | Mar Wed 2016 | Anxiety & Depression, Emotions & Moods, Stress
Now don’t get me wrong. I LOVE traditions. They are comforting and a beautiful connection to the people of the past as well as the present. But things start to turn bad when traditions go from how I… GET.. to celebrate with others to how I.. HAVE… to meet...
by Liz Coleman | Mar Wed 2016 | Anxiety & Depression, Healthy Communication Dynamics, Relationships, Stress
Conflict Resolution for Healthy Communication Whether you are a boss speaking to your employees, a daughter to her mom, or friend to friend, the dynamics of communication are either working or not. Good or bad, your ability to communicate effectively touches all areas...
by Liz Coleman | Mar Wed 2016 | Anxiety & Depression, Emotions & Moods, Therapy / Counselling
Taking medication for anxiety and depression seems to be the accepted treatment but in my experience and my client’s, the side effects can be as bad or worse. So often the overall physical and mental health of the person isn’t even considered before recommending...
by Liz Coleman | Mar Wed 2016 | Anxiety & Depression, Emotions & Moods, Personal Growth, Self Esteem, Stress
Have you been looking in the wrong places to calm anxiety and boost confidence? You’re not alone. Our feelings and thoughts are constantly being communicated whether we’re aware of it or not because most of what we’re saying is expressed through our body language not...