Honesty is the Best Policy

March 30, 2012 By 20 Comments

Written by Kristin Barton Cuthriell, M.Ed, MSW, LCSW

 Live with integrity:  Make sure your behaviors match your values.  Recently I wrote a post, Every Behavior Has a Consequence, and in that post I said the following:  When you choose to lie, you choose to be doubted.  Do you want to be doubted?

Think about that for a moment.  No one wants to be doubted, but how many people are always truthful?  Some, yes.  All, no.

We all make mistakes; it is part of being human.  But when we do, how do we handle it?  Do we handle it will integrity?  Do we handle it with courage?  Do we admit it?  Do we apologize?  What do we do? [Read more...]

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Depressed? What can I do to help my mood?

March 28, 2012 By 33 Comments
Depression (emotion )

Depression (emotion ) (Photo credit: Andreas-photography)

Written by Kristin Barton Cuthriell, M.Ed, MSW, LCSW

Attention: You do not have to be struggling with depression to benefit from this article.  Anyone can benefit from the practices that follow.

While medication may be necessary, you have to do more than just take a pill.

 After spending the last several days in Washington, D.C. attending wellness workshops with 3,500 other mental health professionals, I thought I would take a moment to share a few practices that were reviewed.

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Be the Best That You Can Be

March 25, 2012 By 17 Comments

Written by Kristin Barton Cuthriell, M.Ed, MSW, LCSW

I can’t believe that she said that to me.  Do you know what he did, after all that I have done for him?  She never has a nice thing to say to me.

 The only person that you have control to change is you. You can’t change another person unless he or she wants to change. When someone acts cruel or unkind, you can allow it to ruin your day, your week, or even your year, or you can rise above, refusing to give the offender that much power.  It is your choice.

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Overcoming Adversity and Finding Joy in Life

March 18, 2012 By 40 Comments

Written by Kristin Barton Cuthriell, M.Ed., MSW, LCSW

To spare oneself from grief at all costs can be achieved only at the price of total detachment, which excludes the ability to experience happiness. - Erich Fromm

Margie had a view on life that helped her bounce back from the many hardships that she encountered throughout her journey here on this earth.  She was a very spiritual woman and had no doubt that the trails that she faced in life were placed before her for a reason.  She viewed her time on earth [Read more...]

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Award Winners

March 17, 2012 By 29 Comments

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Every Behavior and Every Thought Has a Consequence

March 14, 2012 By 39 Comments

“When you choose the behavior, you choose the consequences.  When you choose the thoughts, you choose the consequences.” –Dr. Phil McGraw

First, look at the consequences and decide.  Is this what I really want? [Read more...]

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Choices

March 14, 2012 By 5 Comments

“Our lives are a sum total of the choices we have made.” -Wayne Dyer

In the long run, we shape our lives, and we shape ourselves.  The process never ends until we die.  And the choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility. -Eleanor Roosevelt

It is never too late to begin making healthy choices.

Pray for wisdom, make a plan, and put that plan into action.

We may not be able to go back, but we sure can go forward.

Please stay tuned for the next article: Every Behavior and Every Thought Has a Consequence.

Filed Under: Inspirational, Motivational, Psychology

Knowing the Difference Between Falling in Love and Real Love

March 10, 2012 By 39 Comments

Written by Kristin Barton Cuthriell, M.Ed, MSW, LCSW

 Falling in love and real love are not the same thing.  Whether you are single or in a committed relationship, it is extremely important that you know the difference.  If you are single, knowing the difference can assist you in making a mature decision when selecting a partner.  If you are already committed, knowing the difference may make you think twice about your relationship expectations. [Read more...]

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How Can I Improve My Relationships? Just Listen.

March 8, 2012 By 8 Comments

Written by Kristin Barton Cuthriell, M.Ed., MSW, LCSW

“The friends who listen to us are the ones we move toward.  When we are listened to, it creates us, makes us unfold and expand.”  Dr. Karl Menninger

 Listening improves relationships.  Everyone wants to feel heard.  This is a universal truth.  When you truly listen to someone, you are telling them that you care about them and that you value what they have to say.  Listening involves a lot more than just being quiet.  [Read more...]

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Remove the Words “I Can’t” From Your Vocabulary

March 6, 2012 By 11 Comments

“We would accomplish many more things if we did not think of them as impossible.”  Vince Lombardi

“Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of overcoming it.”  Helen Keller

“No one can go back and make a brand new start. Anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.” author unknown

Filed Under: Inspirational, Motivational, Overcoming Adversity
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