When Our Brain Plays Tricks On Us

Sometimes our thoughts can be described as “stinkin’ thinkin’” that leads to self-defeating patterns. This blog post describes some of the most common cognitive distortions we engage in, and outlines how these distortions affect us, as well as what we can do to change them.

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Amy Shorter
From Coaches to Contaminates

This blog post outlines the seven types of relationships that either contribute to our emotional “gain or drain.” Keep reading to find out more about Dr. John Townsend’s Seven “C’s” and how we can identify who these people are in our own lives.

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Amy Shorter
The Chatterbox vs. Vulnerability

At times, all of us have a negative internal dialogue running in our heads, that prevents us from authentically showing up in life. This unhelpful script can be managed by five critical steps to help us balance the emotional and rational parts of our brain. Read on to find out how to counter the “chatterbox” and become more vulnerable.

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Amy Shorter
The Purpose and Stages of Grief

We will all experience grief and loss during our lives and sometimes we may find ourselves wondering if our grief is normal. When we experience loss, there will be a time of readjustment and there is no specific time limit on this process. Our grief serves an important purpose in our lives and this article will help you gain more knowledge and understanding of of the grief process.

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Amy Shorter