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Breaking Free from the Chains of Perfectionism: 7 Tools for Women Struggling with Wanting to be Everything, All the Time, for Everyone

Breaking Free from the Chains of Perfectionism: 7 Tools for Women Struggling with Wanting to be Everything, All the Time, for Everyone

by Tammy Bost | Apr 19, 2025 | Coping, Perfectionism

Dear reader, How are you doing? I see you because I am you. As a therapist and a woman just who recently turned 31, I often see women in their 20s and 30s grappling with the relentless pressure to be perfect. Our society constantly bombards us with idealized images,...
Embracing the Transition: Navigating the Winter Blues with Hope

Embracing the Transition: Navigating the Winter Blues with Hope

by Tammy Bost | Apr 19, 2025 | Coping, Seasonal Depression

As the vibrant colors of autumn make way for the crisp winds and shorter days of winter, many of us find ourselves anticipating the arrival of the “winter blues.” Especially for anyone living in the Great Lake state of Michigan, this transition can often...
Understanding and Coping with Intrusive Thoughts: Insight from a Therapist with Intrusive Thoughts

Understanding and Coping with Intrusive Thoughts: Insight from a Therapist with Intrusive Thoughts

by Tammy Bost | Apr 19, 2025 | Coping, Intrusive Thoughts, Understanding

Intrusive thoughts can be distressing and overwhelming especially when you don’t understand what they are or how they got here. This may be leading you to question your mental well-being, maybe even your sanity. Let me put a pause in here for you to say, you’re going...

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