Esteem Austin Counseling - Heather S Newby, LPC

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12/18/2018

Lots of long to do lists this time of year. Be kind to yourselves. Heather Newby

09/16/2018

I love this!!
Heather Newby

Making time for yourself is as important in the context of your relationship as it was while you were single. Here's why "me" time matters in a "we" dynamic.

06/27/2018

Combining families can be tricky business, remembering "We're in this together" can make a all the difference in a successful union. Heather Newby

One of the most important lessons parents can learn about stepfamily life is that stepparents had best proceed slowly. Take your time in getting to know your stepchild. Love often comes later. Even if you don’t hit it off with your stepchild, you can still develop a working relationship built on r...

06/16/2018

"Conflict is growth trying to happen. It brings problems to light so they can be processed. The conversations that result help you learn what is important to your partner. They gives you insight into your own stuff. Conflict teaches you how to anticipate and resolve future issues. It can release tension in the relationship and ultimately deepen the bond when you're able to manage it and resolve heart issues."

10 cardinal rules to follow so you don't blow up your relationship every time you're mad.

02/14/2018

For all the lovers out there. While it may not always be Valentine's Day, real love is so much grander.
"No one falls in love by choice, it is by chance. No one stays in love by chance, it is by work. And no one falls out of love by chance, it is by choice." – Unknown

Love is not always what it seems. We all look for the 'happily ever after', but what does it actually take?

02/03/2018

Always love Julie's insights. Tellin' it like it is.
Heather Newby

Sometimes friend drama rears its head in adult girlfriend relationships. If you want to ditch the exaggerated responses and cattiness, developing emotional awareness and healthy communication is the key.

09/16/2017

Crisis Text Line is a United States not-for-profit organization providing FREE crisis intervention via SMS message. The organization's services are available 24 hours a day every day, throughout the US by texting 741741. Heather Newby

09/11/2017

"Practicing love maps will help you learn one another’s emotions, past, fears and hopes, and bring you closer together."
‘Hey, what’s one thing going on today that you would like me to ask you about at the end of the day?’ – A Simple Exercise That Creates Intimacy With Your Partner
Heather Newby

Want a deeper connection and more intimacy with your partner? It may be as simple as asking the right questions.

08/30/2017

Great perspective and tips. Thank you Samara!

06/27/2017

YES!! Thank you, Gatorade!!

Every athlete loses. It’s part of the game. But what separates the good from the great is how they bounce back from defeat. True champions don’t fear defeat....

02/16/2017

02/09/2017

For those times when attending a yoga class might not work.

07/10/2016

Thank you so much for sharing this Michelle. This song always reminds me of my dad. I grew up hearing stories about how when my parents were young "hippies" and "long hairs" in the 60s and 70s, their friends would get harassed and even beaten up for how they looked, different, maybe a bit rebellious for the comfort of the authorities. Sadly, it seems it's always happening somewhere. At the base it's all about fear. Fear of the unknown, fear of change, fear of losing control, fear, and it's all just so freakin' sad and senseless. Sing it Elvis, sing it loud!

The Very Best of Elvis Costello

06/28/2016

Excellent tips we've all been guilty of at some point in our lives.

You think you're helping. You're not.

06/14/2016

Great article, but I would also like to add, from the 45 year old's perspective, it's never too late to start something you truly want to do. Sure, it may be harder, it may take longer and even hurt a little, or a lot more, but at least you're doing it. No regrets!!

Dear 12-year-old Charlotte, A year or so ago, your future self, 26 year old Charlotte, was feeling pretty down about writing and creativity. I felt like I had so much catching up to do if I was ever going to be good. I felt like I was stuck. Then I found a quote from Ira Glass, the great storyteller...

06/13/2016

Boundaries are freakin’ important! – Brene Brown

Such great insight into establishing boundaries so you may be more empathetic, compassionate and joyful in your life. May initially seems counter intuitive but it makes a lot of sense. Enjoy...

04/06/2016

I absolutely love this article about co-dependency I just found.

"We might be putting ourselves last and focusing on the other person more than we do ourselves and we lose ourselves in the relationship. This pattern comes from a lack of self-love and when we try to give from an empty well, anger and resentment can build because we are not filling ourselves up first and giving from a place of abundance."

AMEN!

03/09/2016

Word!

01/05/2016

Most badass, successful women have gotten where they are by finding rituals that work for them and incorporating those into their daily routines. See if some of these resonate with you.

01/05/2016

Artistole once said, “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” What will your habits be this year?

10/05/2015

It's called "phubbing" (partner phone snubbing). Researchers found out how much a relationship could tolerate.

10/05/2015

Reconnecting Parent Couples Series: PART 2: LIFE IS MADE OF LITTLE MOMENTS

“The first step in turning toward each other more is simply to be aware of how crucial these mini-moments are, not only to your marriage’s trust level but to it’s ongoing sense of romance. For many couples, just realizing that they shouldn’t take their everyday interactions for granted makes an enormous difference in their relationship. Remind yourself that being helpful to each other will do far more for the strength and passion of your marriage than a two-week Bahamas getaway.”

excerpt from The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, John Gottman

When you repeatedly miss these little moments, your relationship feels shaky. When you do connect in these special little moments, it's everything.

10/05/2015

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