Managing Stress: Here’s What Works For Me

Managing Stress: Here’s What Works For Me

The holiday season has officially arrived, which means a lot of you are feeling S T R E S S E D. With all the travel, family time, emotions, crazy schedules + general chaos that the holidays can bring, it’s normal to feel a little out of sorts — even if it’s your...
Want Happiness Now? Ditch These 3 Things

Want Happiness Now? Ditch These 3 Things

Happiness is something we all strive for, but it can sometimes seem like an elusive feeling that we’re always chasing and never quite able to achieve.  In my work as a Counselor in Virginia Beach, I consistently discover similarities in clients’ behaviors that...
Why Being Busy Isn’t Better

Why Being Busy Isn’t Better

After a morning workout yesterday, I took my dogs to the beach. At 10AM. On a Tuesday !! It was the perfect fall day and we had the entire beach to ourselves. But I couldn’t ignore the feelings of guilt that continued to pop up. I had thoughts like “I should really be...