MelanieSep 27, 20214 minGuilt and shame, the five letter swear words.Guilt and shame suck. We don't have to let those feelings control our lives. Instead, we can feel peace by setting boundaries that matter.
MelanieApr 22, 20214 minNo, Nike. We won’t just do it. Two ways to feel respect, peace and be able to say no with confidence
MelanieJan 27, 20213 minTherapy or Coaching? 3 Questions You Must AskEver wonder what the difference is between therapy and coaching? Are they the same? If not, how are they different? Today, I had the...
MelanieJan 17, 202111 minFinding Meaning in Hard ThingsIf I were to guess, I'd be money that you've had a moment, or moments, that have changed your life. They have changed you in a way that...
MelanieJan 6, 20214 minLetting Go - Relationships, Expectations & The PastSeems like a dream, right? I posted a question in my group yesterday, "If you could work with me for one hour, what would you want help...
MelanieDec 30, 20204 min3 Ways to Empower Yourself to ChooseThis morning, I posted the comment, "If something is in your life, you are choosing it. True or False". The comments were varied but...
MelanieDec 17, 20203 minLoneliness - The Deadly COVID Side EffectCOVID is a pain in the butt. I wish it wasn't a thing, but here it is anyway. Of all the negative things that COVID brings, outside of...
MelanieDec 2, 20203 minYou've Been Stuck at Home and Eggshells SuckIf there's one thing we've all learned in 2020, it's that nothing is guaranteed. You've been stuck at home and only one thing is for...
MelanieNov 25, 20203 minRelationships: Being Grateful when we Feel ResentfulYou may have just read that title and are thinking, "That makes no sense.". You wouldn't be alone. The very basic definition of...
MelanieNov 18, 20203 minThe Reality of Lost RelationshipsLast week's blog was 5 Signs Your Relationship is Not Working and this week I'm continuing that conversation with a hard realization. We...
MelanieNov 5, 20204 minA Story About a BurgerAsking for what you want isn't selfish. It is necessary. Love yourself enough to give yourself this basic need.
MelanieOct 29, 20203 minNothing is HopelessCodependency stems from lots of places. Mine went from mildly existent to off-the-charts after my brother died. Before then, I had...
MelanieOct 21, 20203 minPeace is PossiblePeace is possible. There are four areas to practice new behaviors. With time and patience, you can feel peace again from codependency.
MelanieOct 14, 20203 minIt's not what you think.Codependency isn't what you think. It's much more than loving someone with an addiction. Chances are, you have some codependent tendencies
MelanieOct 7, 20203 minPeople Pleasers UnitePeople pleasing helps no one. Changing a few habits can make all the difference in how people respond to you.
MelanieSep 30, 20203 minAnxiety: What's in Your Hula Hoop?If you struggle with boundaries or anxiety, the hula hoop tool is a quick and easy solution to feel less anxious quickly.
MelanieSep 23, 20202 minCodependency: Communicating BetterIn codependency, it is hard to communicate. We feel so strongly, yet yelling, nagging, and criticizing don't help. Here's a tip that does!
MelanieSep 9, 20204 minHope for a Better Tomorrow: Suicide PreventionOftentimes, people that are feeling suicidal aren't having one bad day. It is a string of bad days, weeks, months, or years that have led t
MelanieSep 3, 20203 minDoes My Loved One have a drinking problem?If you are worried about a loved one's drinking, here are 11 ways to know if their use might be problematic.
MelanieAug 26, 20203 min"I Don't Know What to Do"Learning to stop enabling and acceptance of your loved one are key in finding peace. Saying 'no' is not mean, it is LOVE.