Growth is Messy
Growth is messy, but your are not in this alone. New Direction Life Management has tips to help you with your journey.
Say, “I Love You!”
*It is this counselor’s belief that our children and grandchildren are to be loved unconditionally, but that all other people in our lives are subject to rules and boundaries because we, too, are worthy of unconditional love. When our daughters were sick, we snuggled them while watching movies like the Secret Garden, Nancy Drew, or
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Life Reviewing Instead of Resolutions
Life reviewing instead of resolutions
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Winter and Deadlines and Bills Oh My!
It’s a bit strange that we tend to expect and even try to rustle up joy and holiday spirit in December; but often feel sad, overworked, and angry. No matter what holidays are celebrated, there may be expectation of meal prep or gift giving when money is tight, getting together with family who you may
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Pain
Emotional and physical pain activate the same areas of your brain and these areas are connected in ways that we are just beginning to understand. Pain affects every aspect of life and needs to be listened to and addressed. Since I am not a medical provider dear reader, I am going to trust that you
Calming the Chaos with Influential Leadership
Chaos happens in the home and on the playground, as well as in the boardroom; but incivility is costly. When a family member, a friend, or a co-worker feels disrespected, efficacy decreases and strife increases. So how do we calm the chaos with influential leadership? I have some tips! “To lead people, walk beside them.
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Safety – Emotional and Otherwise
Workplace safety is a standard today. There are laws; even government entities that manage it, but do you consider it a personal goal? Many don’t. Are you aware that safety is something that affects the psyche as well as the body? You are worthy of safety and today I have some tips regarding physical safety,
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Building Social Emotional Assets
“In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.” – Albert Einstein Social emotional development is paramount to happiness and success. We grow when we understand and manage emotions, set and achieve goals, show empathy, establish positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. I know, it’s a lot, so I’d be remiss if I didn’t tell you
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Manipulation
Manipulation happens often in the course of our lives. Sometimes we use words like gaslighting (Gaslighting is a type of manipulation that causes a person to doubt their own beliefs, sanity, or memory.), emotional blackmail (If you don’t do what I say then something bad will happen.), or peer pressure (A feeling that one must
