by Kat Zommers | Dec 9, 2024
Part 1 of this series, 12 Common Barriers That Get in the Way of Your Motivation, featured discussion about the psychology of motivation and being consciously aware of the barriers that can thwart your progress. Here we’ll broach practical strategies toward increasing...
by Kat Zommers | Nov 19, 2024
Motivation is the driving force that propels individuals to pursue goals, face challenges, and achieve success. Motivation is a multifaceted and complex psychological phenomenon that thrusts individuals toward their values, goals and objectives. Understanding the...
by Kat Zommers | Oct 16, 2024
Deeper communication involves going beyond surface-level interactions and engaging in conversations that foster trust, understanding, and connection. It’s about being present, listening actively, and sharing authentically. The objective is always to learn about and...
by Kat Zommers | Sep 11, 2024
We aren’t born with confidence; we cultivate it over time. There are factors that contribute to it and directly take away from it. Socio-cultural and familial constructs communicate subliminally and overtly about who we are and how we’re expected to be. How we...
by Kat Zommers | Aug 12, 2024
Biology of Trauma Exposure to trauma leads to a cascade of biological changes and stress responses. There are changes in the amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex areas of the brain. There are physiological changes in limbic system functioning, activity changes...
by Kat Zommers | Jul 10, 2024
Try saying “I love myself,” or “I am worthy of love,” aloud. How does it feel to express that? Most people report feeling awkward and having difficulty connecting to those sentiments at the gut level. It says something about the way our mind works because of our...
