Too Much or Too Little? How Parents Contribute to Narcissism in Their Children

You’re trying your best to raise your child to become a balanced adult, right? But how do you go about doing this the right way? It frightens you to see all too many self-important, conceited, and arrogant people in this world. How can you avoid raising children that become so self-centered? The opinions that you…

Predicting Happiness: It’s Not as Easy as You’d Think

You probably think you know what’s good for you. You probably think that predicting happiness means you actually know what will make you happy. So, what comes to mind? Cash-stacking lottery daydreams? True love fantasies? World travelling escape from the 9-to-5 grind? Yes, yes that all sounds good…great in fact. But will those things really…

Itsy Bitsy Steps: Small Changes can Make a Big Difference in Life

You flop onto the couch. You feel utterly exhausted – mentally and physically. This day has been one big, chaotic rush. It seems like you haven’t accomplished anything. At least not anything you wanted to do. What ever happened to those big lifestyle changes you vowed to make? You wanted everything to be so good. But look…

What is Prompted Journaling? 5 Questions to Get You Started

Look deeper. Solve problems more effectively. Challenge your negative thoughts. Rewrite your inner dialogue. Yes, please. All of that sounds really good. You’re needing time for introspection. You need to work toward a more positive life. You’re ready for change. But how exactly do you do all that? Especially when you’re away from your counselor’s…