Family Footsteps

02/13/2026

As we move into Valentine’s Day, remember this:
“The relationship you have with yourself sets the tone for every other relationship in your life.”

You deserve compassion, rest, and love — from others, yes, but especially from yourself.

Take a moment today to appreciate how far you’ve come. You may be doing the best you can. 🌼

02/09/2026

A few reminders as we settle back into the week:

• Mental health matters every day, not just game day. The hype fades, but your well‑being is ongoing.

• Celebrate the wins — even the small, personal ones. Maybe you connected with someone, set a boundary, or simply rested. Those count.

• Check in with yourself the same way you check the score. Pause, notice how you’re doing, and give yourself what you need.

Today isn’t just “the day after.” It’s another chance to show yourself care, compassion, and patience — and that’s a championship mindset in itself.

02/02/2026

01/23/2026

Since our goal is for long-term improvement, we need to protect the mindset for our motivation for what we find important. Motivation naturally rises and falls — it doesn’t mean we are failing. Creating a routine supports your goals and your mental well‑being.

Weeks 1-3: Follow your original plan - your "building" phase.
Week 4: Make this your "Joy" week. This week, you replace your focus from strength, to focus on fun activities, for example, bike rides, travel to walk in a scenic view, etc.

Why it works: This gives you something to look forward to and prevents the feeling of being on a hamster wheel. It provides a mental break from structure while still maintaining a high level of activity.

Look for Monday’s post for the motivational 5-Minute Rule…

Have you heard of this Rule?

01/19/2026

Celebrate your wins — even the tiny ones. Got out of bed? Win. Drank water? Win. Set a boundary? Win. Healing is built on moments like these.

01/17/2026

🌱 Last Saturday was Houseplant Appreciation Day:

As may have been mentioned earlier, studies have shown that interacting with indoor plants can reduce stress levels, support mood regulation – even improve focus and memory. For many people, the simple act of watering, pruning, or repotting becomes a grounding ritual that supports mental health in meaningful ways.

If tending to plants, like tending to this year’s goals, remember growth happens gradually. Tiny acts of care add up!

01/09/2026

Fun Fact Fridays: Tomorrow, January 10th, is recognized as "Houseplant Appreciation Day". Although on the surface it can seem a trivial holiday, the act of nurturing a living thing can actually provide a measurable boost to your mental health! Studies have shown that interacting with indoor plants can reduce physiological and psychological stress. Gardening/plant care is often used therapeutically to improve well-being, particularly to those dealing with depression, anxiety, or dementia. Caring for plants has been linked to improved concentration, memory, and mood regulation.

01/02/2026

For new "Fun Fact Fridays" -- January 3rd is “Mind-Body Wellness Day”. Mental and physical aspects of your health affect each other; whether starting inside your head that affects your body, or from outside influences that affect your thoughts. If you don’t take care of basic needs like food and sleep, you’re not going to perform your best mentally, spiritually, emotionally and socially, and may blow-up into anger. Or drinking too much alcohol, causing a consequence domino effect. Intentional effort makes a big difference. If you’re only thinking negatively, physical pain is going to be worse. Your perceptions could create positivity, lifting you to clean up your world, or to give service. What are some things you do to help your mind-body wellness?

09/05/2022

I Heard a quote the other day that has been rattling around my mind about the meaning of Humility. In essence it said A person has to choose to be in Love with what he knows or to to be in Love with what he does not know. I believe we all have the childlike awe and wonder inside us that if embraced could break down the fear of not being right, or having all the answers. Opening up Paths of discovery that are better that we can imagine.

We are excited at Family Footsteps to announce that we are offering Coaching focusing on Strengthening family relationships. click here for more info. https://www.familyfootsteps.net/PIE449

01/27/2022

I'm on a mission to help 5 people rediscover energy, purpose, and joy in relationships after the kids flew the nest. Are you one of the five? Drop me an emoji below! Or DM me

01/27/2022

I haven't posted in a long time so I thought I would say Hi and share some exciting developments in our business!

I’m a longtime mental health therapist moving into Family-coaching. We hope to take the knowledge and wisdom gained from 20+ years providing therapy and turn it into a more accessible format that can reach more people.

I am offering individual/couple coaching for people in or entering into the Empty Nesting years. Parents often pour their hearts and souls into raising their children only to feel lost or empty when they leave, struggling with having healthy relationships with adult children. Many others have grand plans about enjoying time with their spouse only to find they forgot how to connect with their spouse. I can help you connect better with those you love and find purpose that revives the excitement and wonder in life.

Today I have openings for 5 new clients. But when they are gone they are gone! DM me ASAP, or tag me in the comments below! I would love to hear a Hello, and what you do too!

We are developing a series of online courses and family support products. Stay tuned for more info.