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...
by Teri Claassen | Dec 20, 2017 | 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. Being with family...
by Teri Claassen | Dec 13, 2017 | Holidays
Does your relationship get lost in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season? Holidays can be 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 6, 2017 | 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 holiday season. Because of this, it makes it hard...
by Teri Claassen | Nov 29, 2017 | Holidays
It’s Christmas time again and finding the perfect gift is on everyone’s mind. This year, try giving a gift 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...
by Teri Claassen | Nov 22, 2017 | Holidays
Gratitude. There’s 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...
