Dear Mom, It Isn’t a Competition

Dear Mom, It Isn’t a Competition

The holidays are always tinged with more than a bit of stress for most of us. Do you look at what others are doing and feel “less than” in comparison? These tips will help you overcome the need to compete so you can stress less at Christmas. Because guess what, mom? It doesn’t have to be a competition. Tama Fortner shares how we can better manage the holidays, focus on the real reason for the season and enjoy the freedom that brings.

Hope for Overcoming Shame and Discouragement – Episode 116

Hope for Overcoming Shame and Discouragement – Episode 116

As a board certified clinical neuropsychologist, I can say with a fair degree of confidence that probably everyone can relate to experiencing shame and disappointment. We’ve all had high hopes and expectations that didn’t turn out the way we wanted, and we’ve all experienced shame over what we’ve done or said, or failed to do, or because we haven’t met our own or others’ expectations for us. In this episode, I talk with guest counselor and coach Tina Yeager about hope for overcoming discouragement or shame.