by Teri Claassen | Apr 4, 2019 | Perfectionism
I’m a failure. I have and will always be a failure…when I try to be perfect. Perfection is impossible. But why do so many people suffer from perfectionistic thinking? Brené Brown, author of The Gifts of Imperfection, says “Perfectionism is a...
by Teri Claassen | Mar 27, 2019 | Perfectionism
It’s “birthday season” in my house right now. All 5 of us have birthdays within a 10 week period. So presents are a hot topic in our house right now. Have you ever considered that the gift of your presence might be exactly what your kids need?...
by Teri Claassen | Mar 20, 2019 | Insecurity
I’ve posted in the past about the lying voices we listen to in our heads. Tapes of negativity, self-loathing, and catastrophic thinking play on repeat for many people. But there’s one thing you can do to fight these voices…become a truth teller....
by Teri Claassen | Mar 14, 2019 | Faith
Who am I? That seems like a never ending question people try to answer in life. People often look to their roles, who others expect them to be, and their innate desires to answer it. Doing this can leave your head spinning with even more confusion. Have you ever...
by Teri Claassen | Mar 6, 2019 | Communication
Have you ever noticed that the Bible gives us communication guidance and advice? God’s Word helps us understand more about God and what it means to follow Him. It also guides us on His plan for us as His children and how we should be in relationship with Him...
by Teri Claassen | Feb 28, 2019 | Relationships
Healthy relationships require a lot of give and take. You have to be willing to sacrifice and compromise in order for there to be a healthy blend of 2 becoming 1. ‘You’ and ‘Me’ have to become an ‘Us’. Sacrifice is a willing choice...
by Teri Claassen | Feb 21, 2019 | Depression
I hate that this topic is even something parents have to think about, but unfortunately there are times you may need to start talking to your kids about suicide. Suicide is a major concern for people of all ages. According to the National Institute of Mental Health...
by Teri Claassen | Feb 13, 2019 | Relationships
Happy Valentine’s Day! As everyone is focusing on love right now, I thought it would be best to look at what it takes to have a healthy relationship. I am thankful to say that my husband and I have been married for over 17 years and have a great relationship,...
by Teri Claassen | Feb 6, 2019 | Depression
Does music help sooth your soul when you’re not ok? It does for me, especially when it’s music that connects me with God spiritually in a way that it encourages my faith and refocuses me on what really matters. The song below is one of those that does...
by Teri Claassen | Jan 30, 2019 | Codependency
Choose discomfort over resentment- Brené Brown Have you ever been in a situation where you’ve felt taken advantage of and you walk away grumbling at a person because of the interaction? Are you a grudge holder? Do you struggle with having a voice with someone...
