Mindset Matters

Mindset Matters

Shhhh, I’m going to let you in on some secrets… Being a badass is a mindset and that mindset has to be resilient. The secret to a resilient mindset is learning how to master self-talk. And, the secret to mastering self-talk is understanding my favorite theory in...
Take Action

Take Action

Let me tell you – my life has been far from perfect – I have had my ups and downs, that’s for sure. But, at the core, me being badass is about choices – good and bad, about taking action, about being true to myself, and about living a life I am proud of. I am a...
Discover Your Color

Discover Your Color

Break the Beige Crayon So… you follow all the rules, you make decisions based on what others will think, you continue to work a job you are miserable in, you are constantly comparing yourself to others, you don’t ask for what you want because it’s easier to just...
What Is a Narcissist?

What Is a Narcissist?

Narcissistic personality disorder is complex and nuanced. KEY POINTS  Narcissism is a term that is often misunderstood and misused in our society Narcissists present in a variety of ways in everyday life Gaslighting is one of the techniques narcissists use to get what...
Stalking, Its Victims, and Its Effects

Stalking, Its Victims, and Its Effects

January is the 18th annual National Stalking Awareness Month. Legal definitions of stalking vary from one jurisdiction to another, but a good working definition is a pattern of behavior directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to feel fear....
The Truth About Personality Disorders | Part 2

The Truth About Personality Disorders | Part 2

Part 2: Personality disorder vs. psychiatric disorder. Many people who work outside the field of psychology understand mental health challenges as fitting into just one bucket of disorders. However, personality disorders are very different from psychiatric disorders....