by Kim Olver | Aug 7, 2019 | Self-care, Self-Development, Self-growth
I once read an article that described research that showed journaling could be just as effective as therapy. As a therapist, naturally, I didn’t want to believe that, but I always remembered it. I’ve also appreciated how journaling has benefited me and most of my...
by Kim Olver | Jun 19, 2019 | Mental Health, Relationships, Self-care, Self-Development, Self-growth
Did you know June is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) month? When Choice Theory and Dr. Glassser’s views on mental health, I often use PTS as an example. No, that wasn’t a typo—I will never refer to PTS as a disorder. When people experience a seriously traumatic...
by Kim Olver | Jun 5, 2019 | Relationships, Self-care, Self-Development, Self-growth
Many who know me are aware that yesterday, June 4, was the day my latest book was published and became available on Amazon. My team and I exceeded the goals I had set for the launch of Choosing Me Now, and I was extremely pleased with the amount of book sales. Many...
by Kim Olver | May 22, 2019 | Relationships, Self-care, Self-Development
“No one ever broke your heart; they broke your expectations.” This quote from Kyle Cease is a significant quote for me because I was sure I had been broken-hearted several times in my life. What was he saying, that no one ever broke my heart? Surely, that couldn’t be...
by Kim Olver | May 15, 2019 | Choice Theory, Parenting, Relationships, Self-care
Self-esteem isn’t something you can give another person; it’s something they need to cultivate for themselves. However, the environment you create around children can make that task easy or difficult and anything in between. If you are a parent, an educator, or any...
by Kim Olver | May 8, 2019 | Relationships, Self-care
In my series on basic needs and self-care, I saved the best for last. I think Connection is the best—probably because it’s my highest personal need, but also because, out of the five needs, its fulfillment is the most important to your overall well-being. Everyone...
