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Positive Emotions: Positive Psychology Part 5
According to research from positive psychology, cultivating emotions like joy, gratitude, serenity, & love helps you be resilient.

Tami West
Sep 18, 20248 min read


Meaning in Life & Accomplishments: Positive Psychology Part 4
Today in Part 4, Michelle and I are diving into something incredibly powerful that we all need to revisit from time to time—finding meaning!

Tami West
Sep 11, 20245 min read


Positive Psychology Part 3: Happiness & Wellbeing
Today, we're diving into the third module of our Positive Psychology Course, focusing on the critical concepts of happiness & well-being

Tami West
Sep 4, 20245 min read


Positive Psychology Part 2: Character Strengths
Today we examine 24 character strengths recognized and valued as playing a significant role in your personal fulfillment.

Tami West
Aug 28, 20247 min read


Positive Psychology Part I
Welcome back to Consider Yourself Hugged! Click below to watch, or Click here to listen to Episode 174. *Disclaimer: The information in...

Tami West
Aug 21, 20247 min read


Holistic Mental Health For YOU
Tami & Michelle shared their personal experiences & views regarding mental health, emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach.

Tami West
Aug 14, 20246 min read


Embracing Imperfection: My Journey to Letting Go
I realized I gave up the label of perfectionism but not the behavior. Embracing imperfection, I'm learning to balance excellence & love.

Tami West
Aug 1, 20244 min read


Loving Someone to Death with Michelle Kixmiller
In today’s episode, titled “Loving Someone to Death,” we delve into the crucial topic of mental health awareness, focusing on addiction, cod

Tami West
Jun 12, 20245 min read


Looking Back: Yearbooks, Reflections, and Lessons on Identity
Welcome back to Consider Yourself Hugged! Click below to watch, or Click here to listen to Episode 171. Yearbooks are snapshots of a time...

Tami West
Jun 5, 20247 min read


From Chowchilla Kidnapping to the Death of Grayson Murray: How far have we come in mental health?
Today I'm discussing two seemingly unrelated topics: The 1976 Chowchilla kidnappings and the death by suicide of golfer Grayson Murray.

Tami West
May 29, 20244 min read


From Bullying to Empowerment: My Story!
Welcome to week 4 of Mental Health Awareness Month.

Tami West
May 22, 20242 min read


Mental Health Awareness Month Part III: Celebrate Wellbeing!
For Mental Health Awareness Month, week 3, we're diving into the act of Celebrating mental wellbeing with 4 unique tips.

Tami West
May 15, 20243 min read


Mental Health Awareness Month Part II: Lead by Example
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, week 2, we're diving into a crucial topic: Leading by example, and in particular: self-care.

Tami West
May 8, 20243 min read


Mental Health Awareness Month Part I: Meditation with Jennifer Fisch-Ferguson
Join me for Mental Health Awareness Month Part I. This week you'll learn about the power of meditation in your daily life.

Tami West
May 1, 20243 min read


Stress Awareness Month Part 4: Women & Relationships
Today we explore the impact of relationships on women's stress. We'll dive into the research and then look at 6 tips to have more peace.

Tami West
Apr 24, 20245 min read


Stress Awareness Month Part III: Money!
This week we will talk about women’s worries about money and what to do about it.

Tami West
Apr 17, 20244 min read


Stress Awareness Month Part II: Family Responsibilities
Today, we’ll talk about family responsibilities: why are they stressful for women and what you can do about it.

Tami West
Apr 10, 20245 min read


Stress Awareness Month Part I: Developing Awareness
April is National Stress Awareness Month. Part I, isn’t about advice. Instead, it is about developing awareness & finding out where you are.

Tami West
Apr 3, 20244 min read


Goodbye Perfectionism (ANOTHER False Message!)
Do You Battle Perfectionism? day we'll talk about causes of perfectionism, the vicious cycle, and what to do for more peace.

Tami West
Mar 27, 20244 min read


Goodbye to Guilt (Another False Message)
Welcome back to Consider Yourself Hugged! Click here to listen to Episode 160 OR click YouTube below to watch! Last week I mentioned the...

Tami West
Mar 20, 202414 min read
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