Jessie the Therapist

I am scared all the time, honestly. In general I have been told that I am a very positive person who can cheerlead others and give them the confidence to achieve the things they are afraid of. I am seen as an optimist. I am not. I have seen some…

Are you scared of over-indulging in Halloween candy, Thanksgiving desserts, and holiday shopping? Therapist Jessie Shepherd stopped by to offer some outside-of-the-box ways to increase willpower. “I will” not “I won`t.” Keep your mind on your positive goals instead of failing into willpower depletion. Making positive statements even in self talk help…

Today marks the 2 year anniversary when I started this blog about mental health. I started it because I knew I wasn’t the only one thinking the things I was thinking, but it is always nice to see someone else say it. Mental health is a day in day out…

Some people are simply natural emotional dumpsters. Are you one of them? Others will unload all their feelings on you and feel better, but then you seem to be carrying the burden. You may feel like you are helping others (and you are) but you need to learn how to…