by Kim Olver | Jul 3, 2019 | Relationships, Self-growth
On the eve of our nation’s Independence Day, I am reminded of the quote by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: “None of us is free until all of us are free.” And 50 years later, it still rings true. The United States of America gained its freedom from England in 1776...
by Kim Olver | Jun 26, 2019 | Leadership, Relationships, Self-growth
What is an ally? Dictionary.com says: “It used to be that when we spoke of allies, it was most likely in a military sense, referring to countries formally banded together, usually by treaty, to fight against their enemies. Today, though, the word is used more broadly....
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 | Apr 24, 2019 | Relationships, Self-care, Self-Development, Self-growth
Since April is Stress Awareness Month, I’ll share some things you can do to stress less in your life. Relax: Relaxing is not something that comes easily in our fast-paced, technology-driven world. With a computer in virtually every hand, it is challenging to...
by Kim Olver | Apr 10, 2019 | Mental Health, Relationships, Self-care, Self-Development, Self-growth
This is the next installment of my blog series on Strategic Self-Care. Despite being contained within the standard dialogue about self-care, Joy encompasses more than getting mani-pedis, going shopping and getting enough rest. You can find my previous blogs in this...
