Emotions and Feelings

A Moment of Realization in the Yucatan
by Leslie Karen Lobell, M.A.
A great insight arrives while I am faced with the ruins of an ancient Mayan city... A key to feeling alive... I was looking at everything with fresh eyes, closing those eyes and feeling the breeze on my face, hearing and trying to understand different

Cultivating an Attitude of Gratitude… Even on a Bad Day
by Leslie Karen Lobell, M.A.
here is magic in life that surrounds you all the time, if you are willing to see it. Develop an attitude of gratitude for every moment even the challenging ones - and you will come to truly enjoy and appreciate life... and begin to see the magic

Simple Joys
by Leslie Karen Lobell, M.A.
Do you take time to appreciate the simple joys in life? Do you smile at the sun or sing in the rain? Do you feel the warm sand between your toes at the beach? Your attitude is the key to freeing yourself and allowing joy into your daily life.

Feeling Like You Belong
by Tony Schirtzinger; ACSW, CICSW
We all want to have the sense that we belong among people we know. You belong where YOU say you belong! The decision about whether you belong with others is your decision, not theirs. In the adult world, we are seldom kicked out or excluded from any

How To Talk About Feelings
by Tony Schirtzinger; ACSW, CICSW
THREE DECISIONS: Whenever we have a chance to talk about our feelings, we make three quick decisions. We Decide: Whether To SAY What We Feel. Whether To EXPRESS The Feelings. Whether To WORK AT PROBLEM SOLVING. We usually make these decisions

Getting Enough Attention
by Tony Schirtzinger; ACSW, CICSW
"HE'S ONLY DOING IT FOR THE ATTENTION" What a ridiculous statement! Getting attention is VITAL for all of us. As infants we would actually die if we didn't get enough attention, and as adults we are miserable and can actually go crazy i

Why Are You Treated The Way You Are?
by Tony Schirtzinger; ACSW, CICSW
95% Of The Time, We Get Treated The Way We INVITE People To Treat Us. Everything we do, especially our nonverbal behavior, is an invitation to those around us. A smile is an invitation. So is a frown. So is a sad face, an angry face, or a serious face

Personal Boundaries
by Tony Schirtzinger; ACSW, CICSW
The concept of boundaries relates to our sense of self. At birth and for a long while after, a baby has no real sense of who they are. The worst example of being owned is physical or sexual abuse. Paradoxically, being treated like we are not there can

Panic Attack! Help!

There are many people who panic in varying degrees, they accept it, and they try to get on with their lives. Until the next attack. Do you know what generic PANIC really is? Panic is a bunch of wrong thoughts. A bunch of frightened thoughts.