What We’ve Learned From #BodyLove Campaign: Studio 5
I joined Brooke Walker and Studio 5 contributors Holly Stone and Melanie Douglass to discuss what we have learned from our #Bodylove movement. Watch the segment to hear our answers to questions about...
View Article6 Things To Give Up For a Happier Life: Studio 5
Too often we define our happiness by all we have. But perhaps the key to a happier life is giving up certain things. Studio 5 Self-Improvement Contributor Julie Hanks, LCSW reveals six things to give...
View ArticleSelf-compassion Matters More Than Self-Esteem: Studio 5
We talk a lot about developing good self-esteem: an inner confidence rooted in how you evaluate yourself. Studio 5 Contributor Julie Hanks, LCSW, owner of Wasatch Family Therapy, says self-compassion...
View ArticleParenting Young Adults Living at Home
Economic difficulties, increasing tuition enrollment, and a trend toward marrying later have impacted the number of young adults living at home with their parents. This new stage of family life leaves...
View ArticleRecreating Your Life When Kids Are In School: Studio 5
You want to see your children grow up, but once they aren’t home and dependent on mom everyday, it can be a confusing and exciting time of rediscovery. Here are my tips for redefining your mid-mom...
View ArticleRace Car Therapy? Studio 5 Dare Week
What happens when a therapist gets behind the wheel of a race car? This has got to be one of the most fun TV segments I’ve ever done! As part of Studio 5’s series “5 Days 5 Dares” I got to do something...
View Article5 Phrases for Recovering Perfectionists
Don’t let perfectionistic tendencies hold you back. Try these 5 phrases! Ok. I admit it. I’m a recovering perfectionist. And sometimes I still find myself wrestling with unrealistic expectations. Here...
View Article5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Getting Plastic Surgery
Why does Utah have such high plastic surgery rates? Are we turning to surgery to address internal problems? Salt Lake City has been called the vainest city by Forbes and Utah is known for high rates of...
View ArticleWhen a Loved One Experiences a Faith Transition
When a loved one goes through a faith crisis showing respect, compassion, and trust in the relationship are key. Religion is a part of our culture and our identity, both individually and as a society....
View ArticleShould You Let Your Kids Win?
Games are a fun family activity. But how important is winning for children? Should parents play full out, or are there times when they should let kids win? In an article that’s going viral, a blogger...
View Article5 Survival Strategies for Work-at-Home Moms
These days, more and more women with children are choosing to work from home. This has many advantages: increased flexibility, spending more time with the kids, and supplementing the family income...
View ArticleSay it in 60: Studio 5
This week on Studio 5, host Brooke Walker did a segment called “Say it in 60,” where she asked me a series of rapid-fire questions for one minute. I answered them on the spot as quickly as I could, and...
View ArticleHow to Harness the Power of Procrastination: Studio 5
Most all of us have procrastinated at one point or another. We delay doing things like taxes, cleaning, work projects, etc. While we tend to think of this as a bad habit, it’s possible to manage the...
View ArticleHow To Be More Assertive: Studio 5
“Assertiveness” is a word that can have some negative connotations. Some might equate being assertive with being pushy, bossy, or controlling. But in reality, assertiveness is a communication skill...
View ArticleDo Your Kids Define You?: Studio 5
Being a good parent requires a tremendous amount of time, love, and energy, but what happens when a well-meaning mom or dad becomes too enmeshed in their children’s lives? Over-involvement can...
View ArticleHow to Stop Comparing: Studio 5
Comparing ourselves to other people; it’s something we all are guilty of (particularly women). Whether it has to do with looks, money, talents, relationships, or belongings, many women perceive...
View ArticleHow to Become Less Judgmental: Studio 5
We’ve all known someone who is judgmental. It’s an unfortunate character trait and is often easy to spot in other people, but can be a bit more difficult to see in ourselves. But the truth is that...
View Article5 Steps to a Powerful Apology: Studio 5
Human beings are prone to mistakes, and we all have the experience of doing or saying something that has hurt another person (even someone we value and love). In order to repair those precious...
View Article5 Common Creativity Myths: Studio 5
When you think of the idea of creativity, what comes to mind? A brilliant painter? A famous film director? An acclaimed composer? While those examples certainly are true, there is more to creativity...
View ArticleHow to Help an Unhappy Friend: Studio 5
True friends often go through a lot together. They experience the joys and good times, and sometimes they seeeach other through harder seasons of life as well. But it can be difficult to know exactly...
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