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I’m excited. I’M excited. I’M EXCITED!

November 17, 2015 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCAnxiety, Change, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Happiness, Insecurities, Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, Social Skills, Stress ManagementLeave a comment0

The year was 2005.

I was in my last year of my Bachelor’s program, meticulously spending hours checking my research data and putting the final touches on my thesis defense. Night after night, I found myself …Read More

Mindfulness Improves Self-Esteem

November 17, 2015 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCAnxiety, Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, Stress ManagementLeave a comment1

Mindfulness is the practice of being aware of your body, mind, and feelings in the present moment, thought to create a feeling of calm. Have you ever practiced Mindfulness? Do you remember to remind yourself daily …Read More

Overcome Your Fears and Transform!

November 17, 2015 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCAnxiety, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Stress ManagementLeave a comment0

I hear my clients struggling with different kinds of problems. Some are shy and have difficulties making new friends, some are constantly getting into conflicts, some are staying in destructive relationships or on a job …Read More

Hygiene for Your Sleep?

November 17, 2015 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCCognitive Behavioural Therapy, Sleep Hygiene, Stress Management, WellnessLeave a comment1

On occasion, I see clients who share their struggles with getting to sleep, staying asleep or getting a good night’s sleep. This problem can be tiring and feel debilitating! Not getting enough sleep is a …Read More

12 Things Happy People Do Differently

November 17, 2015 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCGratitude, HappinessLeave a comment0

I received this email from a dear friend and colleague in the mental health industry. I liked it so much, I wanted to share it with you. Jacob’s 12 points are helpful for all. Enjoy!

“I’d …Read More

What is Wisdom?

November 17, 2015 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCGoal Planning, Motivation, TravelLeave a comment0

“Wisdom comes from the experience of living. To travel the road of wisdom requires knowledge of ourselves and others…in love and hatred, in joy and sorrow, in victory and defeat. To experience life, and to …Read More

Two Basic Emotions…

November 17, 2015 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCEmotionsLeave a comment0

Most people believe we have many emotions. However, according to Dorothy Lee, all our feeling and reactions are based on just two basic emotions – love and fear. The closer you can come to identifying your …Read More

The Importance Of Our Emotions and Feelings

November 17, 2015 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCChangeLeave a comment0

Have you ever felt like you don’t understand your emotions? Why did you act out in that situation and why you’re crying in another? Or, have you ever felt others don’t understand how you feel? …Read More

Life Decisions

November 17, 2015 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCChange, Life DecisionsLeave a comment0

Frequently in my practice, I have individuals share their struggles with making life decisions. These decisions revolve around: What to do next? To stay with my partner or to leave? To find a new career …Read More

The Importance Of Personal Leadership

November 17, 2015 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCChange, Goal Planning, Motivation, Personal LeadershipLeave a comment0

“Personal leadership is the self-confident ability to crystalize your thinking so that you are able to establish an exact direction for your own life, to commit yourself to moving in that direction and then to …Read More

Life Issues