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Eating Healthy or Orthorexia?
By
Linda Mintle
Orthorexia was not a term Julie had ever heard. But she did notice that her friend, Ella, talked a lot about eating healthy. It was almost as if she bragged about eating only what she considered “pure” foods. Her instagram was filled with photos and recipes. Ella was basically obsessed with proper nutrition. So much so, that…
Do I Have Imposter Syndrome?
By
Linda Mintle
Do you ever feel like an imposter? Do you think you don’t deserve your accomplishments? Do your worry your friends will think you are a fraud? Do you ever sense that you just don’t belong? Despite your accomplishments and effort, you don’t believe your own record. If so, you may be struggling with something called…
Learning from Those Who Lost 100 Pounds
By
Linda Mintle
This time of year, those of us determined to lose weight may be waning in our resolve. Let’s face it, the weight loss battle is not easily won. There are too many tempting foods and reasons to eat. So perhaps a little motivation is needed to get us back to our desire to drop a…
Ways to be Romantic All Year Long
By
Linda Mintle
Once a year, we celebrate love on Valentine’s Day. Most of us will make dinner reservations, buy cards and gifts to express our love and appreciation for that special someone. But after the celebration, how does romance fare the rest of the year? Are you keeping love alive post February 14th? Honestly, it is easy to…
Ways to Respond to a Narcissist
By
Linda Mintle
“You are nothing but a narcissist and I can’t take it anymore. The constant focus on self, the lack of empathy for my feelings, your need to be admired, thinking you are special…this relationship is making me feel like I am crazy. You belittle me, manipulate to get your way, and you are always right!” The person above is…
Is Ambition a Dirty Word?
By
Linda Mintle
Have you ever wanted something intensely and pursued it whole heatedly? If so, would you say you were ambitious? For the person of faith, the different between ambition and humble service can be a fine line. Take the example of Paul and Barnabas in Acts 14. They healed a man at the temple who had been crippled from…
Tom Brady and the Science of Not Choking
By
Linda Mintle
The big game is over. Whether you liked the outcome or not, Tom Brady is one quarterback who stays calm under pressure. He has shown this over and over in his long football career. It may be 40 seconds to go in a game. Brady has the ball down in his own part of the field.…
When Will My Child Start “Adulting”
By
Linda Mintle
Are you looking at your nineteen-year-old and wondering when he will start “adulting?” He needs to wash his own sheets and go to bed before 11:00p.m.! And he definitely needs a full time job. You think, will he will ever leave home? A part of you likes seeing him at family dinners and another part is…
Is Sleep Linked to ADHD in Children?
By
Linda Mintle
We all know the child who can’t sit still, is impulsive and easily distracted. And we repeatedly hear that the numbers of children diagnosed with ADHD continues to rise. As we think about why this is so, have we considered the role of sleep? Could it be that sleep problems look a lot like ADHD? Given how stressed,…
Can Group Therapy Help Narcissistic People?
By
Linda Mintle
When someone in a relationship has a narcissistic personality disorder, it is quite challenging. Who wants to be with a person who thinks he is always right or consumed with his own issues? In fact, relationships often end because of the lack of attention to the other person. The characteristics of the disorder make relationships…
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