Grace TallmanMay 83 minAre You a Hostage of Your Own Mind?A hostage is someone who is being held captive against their will. What a shock it is to discover that we often are held as a prisoner,...
Grace TallmanDec 26, 20212 minDevelop an Attitude of GratitudeAlmost any self help book you read will have a chapter or section about the importance of gratitude. "Be thankful for what you have:...
Grace TallmanNov 14, 20212 minWhen Will Power is Not Enough In my last post I mentioned an inspiring book I was reading. Yes, I am still reading Atomic Habits by James Clear. I love the book and...
Grace TallmanOct 22, 20212 minThe Fork In the RoadThe difference between having a good day and a bad day often boils down to the tiny little decisions or choices you make at any given...
Grace TallmanOct 2, 20213 minChange - One Baby-Step At A TimeHave you ever looked at your life and thought "I wish I could change ...about myself!" However, you never got around to it because the...
Grace TallmanSep 12, 20212 minWhy Failure is Essential to SuccessThe fear of failure holds many of us back from reaching for goals that are important to us. We can easily lose sight of the fact that...
Grace TallmanAug 27, 20213 minDaily Activities that Nurture Mental HealthWhen we are in the middle of a difficult time, it takes more than just physical strength to get us through. A strong, resilient mind is...
Grace TallmanAug 24, 20212 minDeclutter Your MindNothing is more satisfying than decluttering. Cleaning out a closet or a back room can create a huge sense of freedom and release!....
Grace TallmanAug 14, 20212 minTransform Your Life By Doing ThisHabits are the things you do when you're not thinking about what to do. Because habits are behaviors that you do automatically without...
Grace TallmanJul 27, 20213 minHow Motivational Books Benefit the SoulHow Motivational Books Benefit the Soul Having a solid outlet that awakes you to new possibilities can be handy as you go through your...
Grace TallmanJul 19, 20212 minAnxiety: One Little Step To Gain ControlA second virulent, but silent epidemic has been festering alongside the Covid pandemic. In my role as a crisis mental health counselor, I...
Grace TallmanJun 29, 20212 minIQ: Why It's Only Part of The StoryAn IQ test is an estimated measurement of our ability to reason, using logic and deductive skills to solve problems and answer questions...
Grace TallmanJun 22, 20212 minHow To Build Lifelong Resilience(Based on The Power of Resilience by Robert Brooks, PhD., and Sam Goldstein, PhD.) The first thing to remember is that nurturing...
Grace TallmanJun 15, 20213 minFive Lies You Need to Stop Telling Yourself TodayWe all have an inner critic; it is the little voice that keeps whispering words inside our minds. At times, this voice can be helpful and...
Grace TallmanJun 6, 20212 minMore Truth About HappinessAfter writing last week's post I have heard some interesting views and opinions that challenge the meaning and value of happiness. This...
Grace TallmanMay 31, 20212 minThe Truth About HappinessThe desire to be happy is uppermost in the minds of almost every human being. We all know that we want it, but the question is, how do we...
Grace TallmanMay 17, 20213 minAre You Feeling Stuck?In her book, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, Stanford University psychology professor Carol Dweck coins the phrase "growth...
Grace TallmanMay 4, 20213 minAm I Really That Old?I am just a few days shy of my 70th birthday. How did I get to be this old? For several months now I have been kind of obsessed with this...
Grace TallmanApr 27, 20212 minStop Struggling and Start AcceptingThere are so many different forms of therapy available out there. It can be confusing to try and sort them all out. Each therapy...
Grace TallmanApr 19, 20212 minSelf-Limiting BeliefsHave you ever noticed the connection between the beliefs you have about a certain event and the ensuing emotions and behaviors? It is not...