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Lori Willis LPC, RN, CHC
May 5, 20212 min read
Struggling is NOT Failing
"Just because you're struggling doesn't mean you're failing". –Jason Manford When I see a client for the first time I will ask about the...
Lori Willis LPC, RN, CHC
Apr 20, 20211 min read
Change Is Tough, But So Are You!
There’s a saying that the natural companion to progress is nostalgia for the way things used to be. Change is hard, and it’s natural to...
Lori Willis LPC, RN, CHC
Apr 20, 20211 min read
TGIF
We’ve all been there. Thinking, “At least tomorrow is Friday,” only to realize that no, tomorrow is actually Tuesday. (That’s basically...
Lori Willis LPC, RN, CHC
Apr 20, 20211 min read
Stress Is A Fact Of Life
33% of people report feeling extreme stress, and over 70% of people say stress affects their physical and mental health. Stress is just a...
Lori Willis LPC, RN, CHC
Jan 25, 20211 min read
Don't Go It Alone!
Just because we have work to do on ourselves doesn’t mean we have to do that work alone. People seek out trainers when they want to gain...
Lori Willis LPC, RN, CHC
Jan 22, 20211 min read
Leave Toxic Thoughts Back in 2020!
2020 helped us all realize one thing: we don’t have time to waste. We don’t have time to waste on negative thoughts, on feeling like we...
Lori Willis LPC, RN, CHC
Jan 18, 20211 min read
New Year's Resolutions
Studies show that 80% of New Year’s resolutions are never achieved. Why? They’re usually way too ambitious, and when we don’t make...
Lori Willis LPC, RN, CHC
Jan 11, 20211 min read
Happy New Year (and thank goodness!)
Want to prioritize your mental health this year? Here’s a checklist: -Start journaling -Meditate (start with just 10 minutes a day) -Move...
Lori Willis LPC, RN, CHC
Dec 14, 20201 min read
Tips to Cope with the Holidays This Year
The best thing about the holidays (other than the food, of course), is the chance to gather with friends and family. With COVID-19, many...
Lori Willis LPC, RN, CHC
Oct 21, 20201 min read
Your Story Matters
When you talk, you are only repeating what you already know. But if you listen, you may learn something new.---The Dalai Lama In my 25...
Lori Willis LPC, RN, CHC
Oct 14, 20201 min read
Wrinkles Mean You Laughed
I love this quote! I don’t know who said it, but it makes me feel good. I am older and I have worked to think more positively about...
Lori Willis LPC, RN, CHC
Sep 23, 20201 min read
Getting Back to Normal?
I’ve been thinking about this a lot and there are some things I don’t want to get back to—heavy traffic, crowded and loud restaurants,...
Lori Willis LPC, RN, CHC
Sep 18, 20203 min read
Be Soft on Yourself...
There are only 2 good reasons to think about the past: · To remember good times and enjoy and appreciate them again. · To remember when...
Lori Willis LPC, RN, CHC
Sep 9, 20201 min read
The Story of the Lotus
The story of the lotus is an inspirational one for me. It rises up from the mud, through muddy water, and blooms in beautiful white,...
Lori Willis LPC, RN, CHC
Sep 3, 20202 min read
How your ACE score can affect your physical and mental health
Studies show that people who score higher on the ACE assessment are at risk for higher rates of mental and physical illness later in...
Lori Willis LPC, RN, CHC
May 1, 20201 min read
Each Day Is a Fresh Start
Think of everyday as a fresh start, a new beginning, a blank slate. So much of the work I do with clients is helping them get a "fresh...
Lori Willis LPC, RN, CHC
Apr 29, 20201 min read
How are you holding up?
We can all agree that we are in a difficult situation, far beyond our comfort zones. The question is, how will you hold up through it? If...
Lori Willis LPC, RN, CHC
Apr 24, 20202 min read
How Has Nature Helped You Cope With Recent Stresses?
Hello friends, How has nature helped you cope with recent stresses? I was out on my back patio this morning noticing the birds and...
Lori Willis LPC, RN, CHC
Mar 4, 20201 min read
5 Tips to Decrease Anxiety FAST
Five quick tips that anyone can do to reduce anxiety fast.
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