A Therapist’s Guide to New Years Resolutions (and therapy)

In a world that demands fast change, it’s easy to forget that real progress happens one small step at a time.

If your goal is to stop yelling at your kids, quitting cold turkey won’t work—spoiler alert: you’ll feel frustrated and defeated. Instead, slow down and focus on understanding your emotions, your triggers, and the situations around you.

Small, intentional goals build the foundation for lasting change. It won’t happen in a day, but with patience and self-awareness, it will happen.

Remember, progress over perfection. What’s one small step you can take today to move toward your big goal?

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Melinda Schuster Melinda Schuster

Compliments: The Secret Ingredient for a Happier You!

In a world where negative vibes seem to lurk around every corner, it becomes crucial to prioritize positivity in our lives. And guess what? Embracing compliments is your secret weapon! This blog aims to guide you on how to harness the power of compliments to not only boost your mental well-being but also transform you into a more confident communicator.

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Melinda Schuster Melinda Schuster

When Life Gives You Lemons… Eat an Orange!

It seems like these days we are faced with a lot of difficult situations and problems in our lives. Whether it's dealing with health issues or financial struggles, things can get pretty overwhelming pretty quickly. That's why I think making lemonade isn't enough anymore - sometimes we need something bigger than just a simple solution like that!

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