Are New Year’s Resolutions Hazardous To Your Mental Health?
Resolution time again. To do lists get pulled out and we add to them our resolutions for the new year. Too frequently though, by February 1, our list of good intentions has been relegated to the junk drawer due to failed attempts. We’re left feeling down or guilty for what we didn’t do. But, what more »
Read moreDo You Suffer From “Christmas Perfectionism”?
If you already struggle with perfectionism, the holiday season can be particularly difficult for stress management. For one thing, there are often higher expectations, more on your to do list, and more people to please. So, whether you struggle with perfectionism when it comes to buying the “perfect” gift, decorating the house “perfectly”, sending out more »
Read moreMood boosters to beat the winter “blahs”: You & Yours Show
In episode 007 “Mood Boosters To Beat The Winter “Blahs” on “You And Yours” self & relationship expert and therapist shares simple, intentional activities you can do today to boost your mood, and maintain a positive outlook during the winter months. Listen to episode (007) “Mood Boosters to Beat the Winter Blahs“
Read moreJoin Me For Time Out For Women 2012 Tour
Time outs aren’t just for kids. Women need a “time out” too. Spend a day & a half hearing inspirational music, and phenomenal speakers that will help you refuel spiritually and emotionally. I’m thrilled to be a part of Deseret Book’s Time Out For Women Tour next year! When I got the invitation to be more »
Read moreAsk Julie: I’m Paralyzed By Academic Decisions
Q: I’m in the first year in university, my story started when I finished high school with high grades but due to money problems I couldn’t attend medicine faculty and now I’m studying pharm.d. But since I started to study this all people keep asking me why I’m not studying medicine and they feel sorry more »
Read moreLet Back To School Memories Inspire You Today: Studio 5
Back to school doesn’t have to be all about your kids. Let the start of a new school year inspire you. Therapist, Julie Hanks, has a grown-up perspective on back to school that can help improve your emotional health. I recently did an interview for Natural Health Magazine’s article “Back to School for Grown more »
Read moreBack To School For Grown Ups: Quoted in Natural Health Magazine
Next time you’re at the grocery store or Barnes and Noble pick up Sept. 2011 Natural Health Magazine & flip to pg. 56. I’m quoted in the intro paragraph in a fun article about how to tap into the energy of back to school time to energize yourself to get more organized and healthy…as more »
Read moreTaming Your Vicious Inner Critic (part 2): B98.7
Does that little voice in your head say mean things to you, call you names, point out all of your weakness? What’s behind our tendency to to belittle ourselves? Here are 3 specific tips to tame your inner critic, and a warning about how self-criticism can negatively impact your children (even if you are telling more »
Read moreConfessions of a Multitasking Mama part 2
Last year’s “confessions” post was #1 viewed post on my blog. Why? I think we all want to know we’re not alone – that we’re not the only imperfect woman around. So, here’s more of the stuff I don’t do, things I attempt to do but don’t do very well, and things I do that probably shouldn’t.
Read morePreventing Emotional Burnout: Wasatch Stake SLC, UT
Thank you for attending tonight’s workshop, for lively participation, for your strong spirit, for excellent food, and for sharing your hearts tonight as we sort through the challenges of being an LDS woman today. Hopefully, we will be a little kinder to ourselves and take good care of ourselves so we can have a joyful more »
Read morePreventing Emotional Burnout – West Valley
Thank you for a wonderful evening! I’m honored to have witnessed the “Lasagna Miracle” & to hear your excellent comments and insights. Below is the handout link as well as some other links that you may find helpful. Also, at the bottom of the page is a music video for “Make Enough of Me” – more »
Read morePreventing Emotional Burnout Handouts – Centerville
Thanks for an enlightening dialogue, insightful comments, and for opening up your hearts to me last night. I am SO glad that I finally found the right church and it was nice to know that I am not the only one misled by google maps to Bountiful instead of Centerville! Below is the handout link more »
Read morePreventing Emotional Burnout Handouts – Valley View Stake
What a dynamic group of women you are! Thanks for an enlightening dialogue, insightful comments, and for opening up your hearts to me this evening. I appreciate the invitation and hope that you’ll remember the part about this workshop is a “guilt-free” zone. Flowers you gave me are beautiful. There’s nothing like fresh flowers during more »
Read moreHow are your New Year’s Resolutions coming along?: You & Yours Show
It’s February…How are you doing on your New Year’s resolutions? Here are some tips to help you think differently about resolutions. Listen to episode (006) New Twist on New Year’s Resolution Subscribe to podcast “You and Yours Show” on iTunes You and Yours Show with Julie Hanks, LCSW on The Women’s Information Network
Read morePreventing Emotional Burnout – Roy, UT
Thank you for a fantastic morning, sisters. I loved hearing your thoughtful and heartfelt comments. I feel recommitted to be kinder to myself, and more open and “real” about the difficulties I have with others. Thank you again! Free workshop handout Click here for free handout (you’ll be asked to fill out a brief form more »
Read moreLove your body workshop
Thanks for a wonderful evening, sisters. I thoroughly enjoyed our discussion and feel inspired by your comments and spirit. Thank you. Love your body handout Click here for free handout Purchase full workshop transcript To purchase a transcript of tonight’s workshop click the link below to pay via PayPal (cost is $5.99). Transcript will be more »
Read moreBest of 2010 on Julie Hanks.com
Here are the most read relationship and emotional health articles of 2010! Have you read them? Please do and as always, I’d love your comments! Confessions of a Multitasking Mama Music and Mood: Musing from a Songwriter and Therapist Making Wedding Anniversaries Meaningful Boost Your Emotional Energy Ask Julie: Sharing Difficult Feelings Eat, Pray, Love…at more »
Read moreHow’s your relationship with you?
The Power of You The only relationship that is consistent throughout your life is the one you have with yourself. Read my thoughts on strengthening your relationships with yourself in the article “The Power of You”. Healthy Utah Magazine Click the cover below to access the online magazine & flip to page 28-29.
Read moreEat Pray Love…at Home: Studio 5
(I’m reposting this one because I FINALLY go the video clip added) Studio 5 Contributor and Self & Family Expert Julie Hanks, LCSW shares ways to continue your personal growth and rediscover your passion without leaving your life to travel the world. Eat, Pray, Love…at Home Taking a year out of your life and traveling more »
Read moreFinding Time for You – Overcoming the Selfish Myth: Studio 5
Find Time For Yourself – Overcoming the Selfish Myth The Oxygen Mask Several years ago, while traveling on an airplane from UT to CA with my 6 month old son in tow, the safety instructions given by the flight attendant struck me quite differently. “Should the cabin pressure change an oxygen mask will be made more »
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