In my work as a therapist, one question I hear a lot is, “I’m struggling with anxiety (or depression)—does that mean I’m a bad Christian?” Many of my clients be... Read More ...
We are faced with many different types of decisions, big and small, throughout life. These decisions range from the best way to communicate with a family member... Read More ...
When I walked out of the theater after seeing Avengers: Infinity War, my mind was reeling from the final scenes of the movie (fair warning: spoilers ahead). The... Read More ...
Editor's Note: The following is an excerpt from the upcoming book It's Ok to Start with You by Mind & Spirit contributor Julia Hogan. Published by Our Sunda... Read More ...
Day to day life is the perfect opportunity for self-growth.
We tend to measure our lives in terms of milestone events such as graduation, marriage, job promo... Read More ...
Olympic athletes are almost mythical figures in our culture. We see them as the epitome of perfection when it comes to skill, sportsmanship, and physical fitnes... Read More ...
The driver who cuts you off, the person in front of you who lets the door slam in your face instead of holding it open for you, your family member who leaves di... Read More ...
For Christians, prayer is an everyday part of life, although its benefits are often taken for granted. For example, did you know that prayer has research-proven... Read More ...
Not long ago, I was meeting a few friends at a coffee shop to work on our respective projects. The conversation turned to how difficult it can be to really live... Read More ...
Many people have a tendency to be too hard on themselves when they make a mistake. We tell ourselves that we shouldn’t have slipped up and that we should have k... Read More ...
Have you ever noticed how challenging it is to spiritually prepare for Christmas? The weeks leading up to Christmas – the Advent season – are intended to be a t... Read More ...
We all have models in our life, people we look up to and try to emulate. Sometimes, however, our veneration of those models leads us to view their lives with ro... Read More ...
Julia Marie Hogan is a counselor in Chicago and owner of Vita Optimum Counseling & Consulting, LLC. She also leads workshops and writes on topics related to self-care, relationships and mental health. Her book, It's Ok to Start with You is all about the power of embracing your authentic self through self-care. She is passionate about empowering individuals to be their most authentic selves. You can find more of her writing online at juliamariehogan.com.
