by Teri Claassen | Jan 9, 2019 | Stress
How do you respond to a simple question like “How are you?” Do you respond with an overwhelming tone that says “Busy” followed by a deep sigh? If you’re like most people in our society, you probably feel like life is a never ending list...
by Teri Claassen | Jan 3, 2019 | Goals
Happy beginning of 2019! I’ve been spending the week with clients processing how to start this year in a healthy way. So many people desire to make change this year. They want more of something. More health. More time. More money. A more healthy relationship....
by Teri Claassen | Dec 26, 2018 | Goals
It’s almost the end of 2018! A new year is about to begin which gives us all an opportunity to think about what goals we intentionally want to strive towards in 2019 and reflect on the ones we did or didn’t meet in 2018. Will you be able to meet your...
by Teri Claassen | Dec 19, 2018 | Holidays
Clients tell me all the time, “I hate the holidays”. There are many stressors as people are attending family gatherings and trying to meet everyone’s expectations for the season. One way to decrease holiday stress is to set firm emotional boundaries for your holiday...
by Teri Claassen | Dec 12, 2018 | Holidays
Does your relationship get lost in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season? Holidays can be too busy. I often hear couples get caught up in making everyone happy, that they forget to focus on their number one relationship- their marriage! It can be hard to stay...
by Teri Claassen | Dec 5, 2018 | Holidays
Trees, decorating, Christmas cards, parties, school programs, family gatherings and traditions, wrapping, baking, shopping and MORE shopping. It’s exhausting to even think about all the ‘to do’s’ during the holidays. Because of this, it’s hard to...
by Teri Claassen | Nov 28, 2018 | Holidays
It’s Christmas time again and finding the perfect gift is on everyone’s mind. This year, try gift giving that says I love you to your friends and family by matching it with their love language. Ever heard of the 5 love languages by Gary Chapman? This book...
by Teri Claassen | Nov 15, 2018 | Holidays
Gratitude. There are days I lose sight of it more than others. When life is crazy busy, I find myself saying, “I wish I had…” so much more than I say, “I’m so glad I have…”. I don’t always have an attitude of gratitude....
by Teri Claassen | Nov 7, 2018 | Holidays
My family has a Thanksgiving journal that we write in every Thanksgiving season. For almost a decade, we’ve listed the things each member of our family is thankful for that year. It’s a fun way to focus on the positives in our lives and reflect on the joys...
by Teri Claassen | Nov 1, 2018 | Holidays
As we enter into Thanksgiving month, I think about all the “traditions” people have to count their blessings and claim a mindset of thankfulness for the month. Doing this is a great practice that helps fight discontentment, depression, and gives you new...
