By Mike Martinez One of the most important things to maintain your mental health is to have a little fun! It’s sad to think about school starting just around the corner. As stores start preparing for back to school sales, here are some ways you can enjoy summer with the family without breaking the bank. 1. Go camping in your
5 Things to Keep in Mind During this Very Difficult Time | Orlando Grief Counseling In light of the recent tragedy at Pulse Nightclub, I think it’s important for all of us to try to keep the following in mind as we mourn the loss of significant others, friends, family, and our sense of security. No one can ever be
Some of us have sufficient time during our day or on the weekend to lay down and shut our eyes for a few. Others encounter this rare opportunity by witnessing clouds parting and the golden sun beaming a light right onto your bed: nap time. Now you can either take advantage of this unique moment to take a nap or
As a new Dad you may have discovered you don’t have as much time as you did before. Not as much time for watching your favorite TV programs, hanging out with friends, or spending alone time with your loved one. Here are a 3 ways to help you cope with your lack of downtime and what you can do to
By: Mike Martinez It’s important to take a moment and listen to the things we tell ourselves. Listen to them not in the aspect of agreement, but in analyzation: is what I’m telling myself the truth? Should I be telling myself these things? It’s true that we often say things to ourselves we wouldn’t even tell our worst enemies. Isn’t
In this fast-paced world of work demands, running errands, and social media noise, it can be difficult to find the time to bond with your child. It’s important you make the time for some one-on-one bonding with your child. Bonding is beneficial for your child’s development and it also helps you! Here are a 4 ways to bond with your
Kim K. and Positive Body Image | Self-Esteem Coaching in Orlando Recently, reality star Kim Kardashian posted a picture on Instagram that shouldn't have surprised any of us, but seemed to cause quite the stir in the social media world. There were basically two reactions: disappointment or applause. Many women, and celebrities alike, spoke out saying that Kim K. is
Congratulations! You’ve just got home from the hospital with your wife and your new baby. There’s a lot of thought about how this new baby will affect your lives together and how you’re going to care for baby. But you know what? You actually have to take care of the New Mom too! Taking care of Mom will also help your
Any time I ask a client to list things they like about themselves, especially looks wise, it is painfully difficult for them. They can usually squeeze out two or three things, but feel uncomfortable even mentioning those. However, when I flip the question and ask to list the things they DISLIKE, well, that is when the floodgates open. Unfortunately, it
By: Mike Martinez I have often heard that we are our own worst critics. I’ve also heard that we talk to ourselves worse than we would talk to own worst enemy! Maybe it’s time to show yourself a little bit more love and respect. Here are 5 simple things you can do to improve your self-care, to enable a healthier
