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Title: The Quiet Weight of Loneliness: Why It Matters
There are moments when the world feels like it's humming along without us. Friends are busy. Conversations feel shallow. The silence...
Lisa Fogel
Jul 302 min read


The Art of Self-Care: A Daily Practice to hold your peace.
https://www.instagram.com/lisafogellcsw/ In today’s fast-paced world, where productivity often takes center stage, the idea of self-care...
Lisa Fogel
Jul 302 min read


reducing anxiety through self awareness
Reducing anxiety through self-awareness begins with recognizing your emotional and physical responses to stress. Often, anxiety manifests...
Lisa Fogel
Jul 272 min read


Criticism vs. Complaint - how to be heard
There are two ways we share our concern. Complaint is a productive way which includes sharing only the specific action that is bothering...
Lisa Fogel
Apr 29, 20242 min read


people pleasing may be depleting your self esteem
People pleasing known as Sociotropy is defined by placing more value on relationships than independence. People pleasers desire to make...
Lisa Fogel
Feb 1, 20242 min read
“he/she does not love me enough” (or so I thought)
Sometimes we are feeling rejected or unloved when we do not hear enough from our partner that they love us, want us, or are so happy to...
Lisa Fogel
Jan 24, 20243 min read


How to access self when you feel numb
Accessing self is dependent on knowing what you want. It is dependent on knowing what you REALLY want. If you are not clear about this,...
Lisa Fogel
Jan 3, 20242 min read
Never allow someone to be your priority, while allowing yourself to be their option.
Many of us wonder why when we act with compassion this behavior is not given in return. Think about it this way. If you are available...
Lisa Fogel
Dec 28, 20233 min read
Values Truly Make a Difference in Marriage and Life
Without any type of practice on values, they can quickly become unbalanced or neglected leading to painful communication with our...
Lisa Fogel
Dec 28, 20235 min read


Help, I Married Someone Just Like my Parents!
Help, I Married Someone Just Like my Parents! By Lisa Fogel , Licensed Clinical Social Worker 6.4k Reads Updated: 31 Mar, 2023 Often...
Lisa Fogel
Dec 27, 20233 min read


6 Steps to Health
December 12, 2023 Good morning. I have been a mental health couselor for over 25 years. I find that my happiest clients use self care in...
Lisa Fogel
Dec 12, 20231 min read
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