by James Robbins, M.A., LPC When are you next scheduled to misbehave? And by “misbehave,” I mean drink too much, eat too much, lie to your spouse, lose your temper–whatever bad habits you’re trying to work through. Probably you don’t have these items on your official “to do” list. Yet, they still get done, and […]
What Are You Waiting For?
by James Robbins, M.A., LPC Are you waiting for your life to “kick in?” After the move, after you graduate, after the kids are out of school, after your credit cards are paid off . . . Thing is, no one ever reaches “after.” After is like a rainbow. Run toward it all you want, […]
The Secret to Being Thankful
by James Robbins, M.A., LPC Be thankful. You hear that a lot this time of year. Be thankful for your next meal, a roof over your head, the people that love and support you. Good advice. But what does being thankful look like? Do you say a prayer for the world’s hungry before you launch […]
Does Venting Really Help?
by James Robbins, M.A., LPC Think of your head like a balloon. When frustrating things happen, you get angry and this balloon fills with hot air. Allow this balloon to keep inflating unchecked, and eventually it will pop. The idea of venting is that, every so often, you need to “blow off some steam.” Let […]
How Hard Should I Try?
by James Robbins, M.A., LPC You see a cave man trying to start a fire. He’s banging a rock in the palm of his hand, waiting for sparks. You don’t tell him to “try harder.” You tell him to try something else. Pay attention, follow through, be reasonable, grow up. These are all just versions […]
