by Leigh Germann, LCSW | May 27, 2018 | Self Protection
Ever feel like you’re doing it all alone and you’re about to go under? Being a mom is one of those full-time jobs that truly can’t be done alone. There is always more to do than time to do it. And often, your best efforts to meet everyone’s needs fall short...
by Leigh Germann, LCSW | May 24, 2018 | Self Awareness
Groundhog Day- you know that movie where Bill Murray lives a single day over and over again? A couple of months ago, I had a string of “Ground Hog” days where my day started with my alarm sending me racing into the shower and then going from meeting to...
by Leigh Germann, LCSW | May 24, 2018 | Self Talk
Ever wonder why some people get excited about a new challenge while others respond with fear and even dread? I have a friend who’s not bothered by failure, in fact, she almost looks forward to it. She’s the one I talk to when I have a new idea that scares...
by Leigh Germann, LCSW | Nov 29, 2017 | Pillar Post, Self Talk
“…for there is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.” Shakespeare What is Self-Talk? Whether you notice it or not, there is always some kind of conversation going on inside your head. Some people call these conversations mind chatter or dialogues. At...
by Leigh Germann, LCSW | Nov 27, 2017 | Pillar Post, Self Protection
In our world, we face dangers on a daily basis. Some are external and life-threatening such as fire, floods, financial loss, physical assault, loss of loved ones, etc. These are obvious stressors that require all of our attention and focus. Life literally stops when...
