Amy Tesz, LMHC, Atr-Bc

05/29/2023

❤️lakeside hamburgers

08/24/2021

Know Your Value spoke with several experts — who happen to be mothers themselves — to find out how to manage going back to school amid the Delta variant, general uncertainty and school protocols (or lack thereof).

05/20/2021

This, right here, is the hard work we are all doing right now as we transition back to being together. Notice, label, and move forward with intention.

As we get ready for the big return, everyone everywhere needs to hear this wisdom from my two-part Dare to Lead conversation with Priya Parker.

Part One blew me away. We have an amazing opportunity to reset — to keep what serves and let go of what doesn't. It's going to take creativity and courage.

Part Two (drops Monday) is a deeply vulnerable leadership conversation where Priya helps me with a "meeting makeover." We deconstruct a meeting that isn't working to figure out how we can better use our team's time and talents. HARD.

You can listen here: http://spoti.fi/DareToLead

05/14/2021

May is mental health awareness month. Mental health is just as important as (and so connected to) our physical health. Recent data shows that people are experiencing higher levels of anxiety and depression than pre-pandemic. It’s ok to not be ok and to ask for help. Check in with your loved ones. Support policy changes that give people better access to mental health care.

01/20/2021

Today, as we watch the change in presidency, I choose to focus on hope and am called to think about kindness and empathy. Kindness, compassion, and empathy will need to be a part of our nation's healing process...
https://www.amytesz.com/post/be-more-kind

As I reflect on what give me hope, I am called to think about kindness and empathy...

01/13/2021

Thanks for the opportunity to share some tips on goal setting! 👉Check out the blog for more details and directions on how to make a 🎨. https://www.amytesz.com/blog-1

01/04/2021

Have you already set a resolution for this New Year? Or are you trying to figure one out? Think about ditching the resolutions and read more for tips on how to create attainable, lasting goals. https://www.amytesz.com/post/ditch-the-resolution-the-art-of-creating-an-attainable-goal-in-the-new-year

12/21/2020

We’re in the home stretch! Today’s tip to relieve holiday stress: practice gratitude. In this season of giving and receiving, try to notice the good that shows up in your daily life. Then, focus on ways to give back to others. Gratitude helps us cope during difficult times. What can you be thankful for?

12/18/2020

Today’s tip for holiday stress relief: Practice self-care. Give yourself permission to make time for the things that you do to care for yourself. Remind yourself that sleep, downtime, and relaxation go a long way toward feeling grounded and clear minded.

12/17/2020

Today’s tip for managing holiday stress: set new (realistic) expectations. What feels like a realistic way to approach experiencing the holidays? This year in particular, our holidays are all likely to look different. Take some time to think flexibly about what rituals you will keep, let go of, or change this year. Visit the blog for more details and stay tuned for my next tip.

12/16/2020

Struggling to manage stress or sadness this holiday season? You aren’t alone! Check out my blog for 5 tips to manage holiday stress (link in bio). 🧘Today’s tip: Acknowledge your feelings. Take a few moments to be still, breathe deeply, and check in with your feelings. Label and describe them without avoiding them. Remind yourself that it’s ok to feel your feelings and think of a kind way you can respond to them.

12/09/2020

Feeling more stressed and sadness this holiday season? You're not alone. Read on for 5 Tips to Calm Holiday Stress. https://www.amytesz.com/post/5-tips-for-calming-holiday-stress