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Know Yourself, Love Yourself, Be Yourself: 3 Keys to Recovering from Codependency

By Sharon Martin, LCSW

Codependency recovery: know yourself, be yourself, love yourself

“I’m so busy being a wife, mother, daughter, and nurse that I don’t even know who I am anymore. I’m always taking care of others and trying to keep them happy.

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How Women Can Overcome People-Pleasing and Perfectionism

By Sharon Martin, LCSW

Overcoming People PleasingWhy are women susceptible to people-pleasing and perfectionism?

While people-pleasing and perfectionism aren’t exclusively women’s issues, women are socialized in many cultures to be caretakers,

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Holiday Stress Relief: 7 Expert Tips for a More Relaxing Holiday

By Sharon Martin, LCSW

Holiday Stress Relief: 7 Expert Tips for a More Relaxing Holiday

 

Holidays and stress seem to go hand in hand.

Do you find yourself wondering how it can possibly be Thanksgiving already?

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An Easy Happiness Hack

By Sharon Martin, LCSW

An Easy Happiness Hack

 

Are you in need of an easy happiness hack? This time of year we can all use a few tricks to increase our happiness and lift our mood.

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How to Practice Gratitude When You’re Feeling Discouraged

By Sharon Martin, LCSW

 

how to practice gratitude when you're discouraged or depressed

We need gratitude more than ever

When we’re feeling discouraged, alone, anxious, or angry, it’s hard to be grateful.

We know we’re supposed to feel grateful.

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26 Questions to Help Kids Know Themselves Better

By Sharon Martin, LCSW

26 Questions to Help Kids Know Themselves Better

Children grow and change rapidly, both physically and emotionally. As parents, we strive to help our children understand who they are, what they believe in,

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How to Set Boundaries at Work

By Sharon Martin, LCSW

 

How to Set Boundaries at Work

Boundaries at work:
Why You Need Boundaries at Work and How to Set Them

 

Boundaries are important in all relationships

Setting boundaries at work is just as important as setting boundaries in your personal relationships.

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Break Free: 9 Tips to Overcome Fear

By Sharon Martin, LCSW

9 Tips for Overcoming Fear

Do you have a little voice in your head that says: “You’re not good enough. You’re going to fail. Why do you even try?”

Most of us have an internal piece of ourselves,

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When Life Doesn’t Go As Planned

By Sharon Martin, LCSW

When Life Doesn't Go As Planned: Letting Go of Control

I used to think I could set a course, work hard, and arrive at my destination.

I’m a planner

I like it when life goes according to plan.

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