A Therapy & Mental Wellness Blog

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT Do you find it difficult to take time to focus on yourself? Are you always helping others? The new year is a perfect time to gain control of your life by building self-esteem and finding inner happiness. In 2021, it is hard to focus on everything that needs to be done, which can lead to burnout. Taking time for yourself is not selfish, and it can allow you to become the best version of yourself. Here are some steps to live a

"Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself." - Ralph Waldo Emerson In undergrad, I took a sociology class. I remember during the lesson, the professor made a bold statement that was up for debate, "everything you do in life is selfish." I disagreed. How could community service be selfish? How could helping others be selfish? How could these acts be selfish when you're doing for others? The truth is, they are selfish. You

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT "If men could regard the events of their own lives with more open minds, they would frequently discover that they did not really desire the things they failed to obtain." - Andre Maurois We are taught early on to dream big and yearn for lavish things, from the television commericials with fun toys to the fancy cars. I admit, I remember being a child and would see a commercial and immediately ask my mom if I could get the item

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT "Laughter is the shortest distance between two people." - Victor Borge Laughter is contagious. It is one of the few universal languages. We laugh when we are happy, when we love, when we find humor, and to embrace others in our world. My grandparents were married for over 64 years and I decided to ask my grandma what she felt was the secret to a succesful marriage. She simply stated LAUGHTER, not to take yourself too