The hustle and bustle of the holiday shopping can be draining. Life is going at warp speed, the stress is high, the world is busy and you are flat-out tired. So, being grateful may not be on your top ten list of "to-dos". Let me ask you, during this season or even today, have you truly focused on giving gratitude for the gifts received or acknowledging all the blessings in your life? Some days it’s hard to be grateful…especially in this season! The traffic, the chaos of the c

YEA! It’s the holidays! Not. Many of us look forward to the holidays, following traditions, and creating new memories. However, people who have experienced the loss of a loved one may not be so quick to jump into the local “Jingle Bell Trot” or indulge in the gluttony of feasts. Holidays and Anniversaries are notorious for pulling the rug out from under our feet and re-activating the grief. Holidays may be that soul-wrenching reminder that someone we loved, is not here. We m

We are ALWAYS changing. Our interests, or values, shift from season to season. We all have things we keep in our lives that are no longer useful. Things that no longer meet our needs, take up space, and create clutter. For example, think about those jeans you had back in high school... we dream of sliding back into them- ONE DAY. We hold tight to them "just in case". The reality is that we would be better off to donate, repurpose or trash them in order to make room for new on

Whatever brought you here to read about Toxic Leadership, I believe we can all agree that the struggle is real. If you are working for one of these goons, then you probably already feel frustrated, angry, and discouraged. You may even feel hopeless. I am here to encourage you that there is hope. You will be able to breathe deeper and as all things do, this will pass. If you can, explore new opportunities- you have value. If you are stuck in your job and simply can't walk away

E-Therapy Cafe's Dr. Jude Black (CEO and Founder) and Amanda Rausch (COO) give it to you straight! So, they teamed up to provide you with a few pieces of relationship advice that should totally be ignored. When you are single, everyone is an expert- on your life right?! If you are dating, you might have noticed that an awful lot of folks seem to have an opinion, advice, or rock-solid wisdom as to how you "should" find your perfect "person". Everyone from Nosey Nellie, to your

Yes, it’s true, I fired my boss. At first, the shock hit me like a freight train. I couldn’t help but think, “Self, what did you just do? You did WHAAA?” But after I stepped back, took a lot of deep breaths, drank an amazing bottle of wine, I channeled my inner calm and knew it was the right decision. I fully acknowledge that I am good at what I do and love what I do, just not under the current leadership. I unabashedly, unashamedly, and unapologetically fired my boss and I

Not one person in their right mind would want to live, breathe, and work in a toxic wasteland. And yet, many people all across America find themselves right in the middle of said poisonous place every day. Their workplace. So, knowing that many of us need our job and can't walk away, how do we survive toxic bosses and overcome them? Through education, self reflection, and focusing on survival. WHAT A TOXIC BOSS IS. Most of the toxic bosses simply can’t do their job, let alon

Ok, if you are reading this, you already know that that "Happily Ever After" is riddled with chaos and complications. I am often asked, "How do I know if my guy is a narcissist?" The easiest answer is "Ask them". I have never met a narcissist who doesn't subscribe to the belief, "I am all that". However, if that seems too simplistic, then continue reading. Let's start by exploring narcissism. The word itself comes from Greek mythology in which a gorgeous young man named Narci