As I talk to those around me with Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.), I’ve noticed that many of them are dreading the winter more than usual. The pandemic is already putting a strain on our mental health, so what [...]
When the governor of Illinois first ordered the shelter-in-place order in March 2020 due to COVID-19, Stenzel saw a significant drop in clients for the first two weeks afterward. It seemed that people hunkered down and prepared to stay [...]
To be honest, I have gained weight during COVID-19. I’ve been bored, depressed, emotional and anxious. Unfortunately, this means that I decided to turn to food as a coping mechanism. I also have not exercised nearly as much [...]
Who comes to mind when you think of the most influential person in your life? A parent, family member, or friend? You might respect the opinions of all of them, but in reality, the most influential person in your [...]
One of the keys to being a good spouse, parent or friend is to approach every relationship with humility. And remember: our working definition of humility comes to us from Andrew Murray, who defines it as “not thinking [...]
How can being humble help you find happiness? First, let us revisit our definition of humility, provided to us by Andrew Murray; “Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it’s thinking of yourself less often.” Oftentimes when we focus [...]