by Kim Olver | Aug 7, 2019 | Self-care, Self-Development, Self-growth
Some links may be affiliate links. We may get paid if you buy something or take an action after clicking one of these 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... 
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
Some links may be affiliate links. We may get paid if you buy something or take an action after clicking one of these 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... 
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... 
