Motivation – Page 3 – Therapeutic Center For Hope

08Mar 2017 by alexiamcleod

Creating Our Own Standard of Beauty

Early on in our lives, we as women are bombarded by social standards of beauty. The media we have constant access to leads us to formulate beauty standards based on what celebrities are wearing and what magazines tell us is “hot” or “not”. As we grow older a greater emphasis is put on individuality, and finding likeminded people who share the same styles and tastes as we do. Still, the media, Hollywood, movies, TC shows and pop culture will always be a part of daily life in the 21st century, forever shaping the way we see ourselves and those around us. For women’s history month, it is important to both look at women throughout history but also to create history with our choices today. It is these choices that will…

07Mar 2017 by alexiamcleod

The Secret to BEAUTIFUL Children and a BEAUTIFUL Life

Blog, Health, Motivation, Parenting, Therapy, Tips

Have you ever found yourself trying to think of ways to be more beautiful? You probably have. We live in a society that is obsessed with beauty, so this is a normal thought that many people experience. The question of how to become more beautiful is one that comes up time and time again and it leaves people chasing the things that they think will make them truly beautiful, such as different brands of clothing, makeup, hair care products, etc. However, are these things what really make us beautiful? The question of being beautiful is one that has been around for a long time and is not going to be going away anytime soon, as you probably know because it has most likely been a question that you’ve spent a…

16Feb 2017 by alexiamcleod

The Language of Love

Blog, Motivation, Relationship, Therapy, Tips

Love is a complex and deep language and one that is communicated differently for everyone. For some they choose to love others by buying them gifts while for others they choose to love by being present and listening to you. While we put an emphasis on trying to understand how we communicate love, it is also important to know your partner's love language. The questions then are: How does your partner communicate their love? How do they receive love? Most of us have heard about the 5 love languages. If you have not, the 5 love languages include: Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, Quality Time, and Physical Touch. By utilizing this assessment, you can learn how to love your partner the best you can. The assessment is…

14Feb 2017 by alexiamcleod

When “I love you” is not enough

Blog, Motivation, Relationship, Therapy, Tips

As children we learn the phrase I love you early by hearing it used consistently by society, family, and storybooks. Often we won’t experience a personal lesson in the actions that represent love before we actually enter the dating world. It is as easy to say the words I love you as it is to say hello or goodbye, but what does telling someone you love them REALLY mean and how will you act toward those you feel you love? Same goes for someone saying they love you. Do their actions reflect their words? Growing up Disney movies consistently tell the story of star crossed lovers that will be together against all odds. This leads many to feel that saying and feeling love are the only two things you need…

01Feb 2017 by alexiamcleod

5 Things You Need to Know about Finding the Right Person

Blog, Motivation, Relationship, Therapy, Tips

When you are single and on the market for love, it can sometimes be easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of excitement when someone good finally comes along; on the other hand, after a few too many “whirlwinds of excitement,” you may get to the point that you give up all together and don’t even notice when someone great is right in front of you. With Valentine’s Day coming up (cue the excitement from some, sighs from others), it is important to know what you are looking for when trying to find the right person. While everybody is different, we compiled a list of 5 things you need to know when you’re in the market. It’s important to know yourself first. It’s hard to know what you like…

30Jan 2017 by alexiamcleod

10 Must Dos To Thrive and Succeed

Blog, Motivation, Tips

The first month of 2017 is almost over and that means you have a clear idea of what the upcoming months would look like. it’s not uncommon to feel overwhelmed. School, work, and life are all starting to get back in the swing of things and it’s easy to find yourself feeling like you’re in too deep. When the stress starts to kick in and you need a breath, it’s important to know that you can do it. You’re strong enough and capable of whatever you put your mind to, it’s just a matter of staying on track. We compiled a list of ten tips to help you stay on the track for success, survive the upcoming trials and thrive even when it starts to feel overwhelming. Take care of…

17Jan 2017 by alexiamcleod

A Product with a Purpose

Blog, Motivation

We all have a perception of what a hero should be, whether it be a superhero who saves average citizens from being mugged, or a teacher who deeply impacted our life and we consider “our hero”. The fact is, not all heroes wear capes or have "super-powers". The "heroes" in our lives come from all walks of life, cultures, genders, backgrounds, and ages. Recently, a new hero has come to make herself known to us here at Therapeutic Center for Hope. An unlikely suspect, Idalis Soto (Instagram: @idalissoto) is a thirteen year old girl who heard a story that would change her life and the lives of those around her. As an active member of Christ Fellowship and the daughter of a local pastor, Idalis is no stranger to charity,…

09Jan 2017 by alexiamcleod

Resolution vs Vision

Blog, Business, Motivation

First week of the new year has passed and some of us are seeing a couple of things: The resolution is going well or it is on their way out of the window. Many people say they don't do new year’s resolutions for a variety of reasons. Either they think that they will shoot too high and set themselves up for failure or maybe they say they are happy with their life and don’t have anything they “need” to change. The logic behind a new year’s resolution is that we all have a dream or two or three and we use the new year to embark on some sort of journey to achieve a goal or change an aspect of their lifestyle they find themselves dissatisfied with. Every new beginning…

14Nov 2016 by alexiamcleod

8 Reason Divorce is Your New Beginning

divorce, Motivation, Therapy

With a divorce or break-up, it is important that you acknowledge it as an important experience that you can definitely gain from. Keep your thoughts in a positive stream so that you will not fall into negativity and say that it was a waste of time or it was meaningless. Always remember that an end of something is the beginning for something else. As you process through the divorce process, here are 8 things that can help you with moving on from the heartbreak and bitterness There is no need to rush into a new relationship before first working on yourself (Statistics show that while about 50% of first marriages end in divorce, second and third marriages are even more likely to end in divorce, 60% and 73% respectively). The…

Category: Motivation