Thoughts on Friendship
One of the questions I have been pondering lately is: how do I enjoy my friends…
by Sage Allen, MS September 7, 2025
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by Sage Allen, MS September 7, 2025
How to deal with extended family members you don’t like
People get to pick their friends, but they don’t pick their family. At least, you don’t…
by Sage Allen, MS January 21, 2025
How to be happy for other people instead of jealous
Perhaps you can relate. It’s the one thing you are really sad about and you start…
by Sage Allen, MS December 9, 2024
Can’t Sleep? Learn how to process your emotions so you can get to sleep.
As a mom, sometimes I have trouble sleeping when I have a lot on my mind.…
by Sage Allen, MS September 25, 2024
Summary and Review of “Even This” by Emily Belle Freeman
This last week, I read the book “Even This” by Emily Belle Freeman. My mom had…
by Sage Allen, MS April 18, 2023
The Psychology of Christmas Cards
It’s that time of year and I have started receiving Christmas cards in the mail again.…
by Sage Allen, MS December 13, 2022
Compliments that Never Die
Has someone ever given you a compliment that you seem to remember forever? Those really sincere,…
by Sage Allen, MS July 26, 2022
Summary of “The Spirit of Revelation” by David A. Bednar
For religious people, the ability to receive revelation or inspiration from God is vital. Inspired thoughts…
by Sage Allen, MS February 16, 2022
Finding Answers to Complex Questions in Relationships
Relationships, especially close familial relationships or relationships with friends or work colleagues, can often bring up…
by Sage Allen, MS May 14, 2021
How do I set healthy boundaries in this relationship?
Boundaries in relationships are rules that you have about what people can or cannot do to…
by Sage Allen, MS May 14, 2021
Summary of “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff and it’s all Small Stuff”
“Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff and It’s All Small Stuff” is a phenomenal book that gives…
by Sage Allen, MS February 6, 2021
Unexpected emotion after visiting an old friend
Today I went to visit an old friend. We had lived in the same neighborhood about…
by Sage Allen, MS January 29, 2021
Summary of “How to Win Friends and Influence People”
Dale Carnegie’s “How to win friends and influence people” is one of the greatest books of…
by Sage Allen, MS January 23, 2021
Reflections on quitting a PhD program.
This year marks about five years since I quit a PhD program in Marriage, Family, and…
by Sage Allen, MS January 8, 2021
Anxiety: The Horror Movie playing on repeat in my Head
I was listening to a coaching call in Jody Moore’s Be Bold Program recently while I…
by Sage Allen, MS November 19, 2020
Picture Perfect: an update on my life 2018-2020
This was one of our family pictures in 2019. Don’t we look like a happy family?…
by Sage Allen, MS May 25, 2020
Should I go see a therapist?
A lot of people wonder whether they should go see a therapist. I personally think that…
by Sage Allen, MS February 24, 2020
My Favorite Recipes
As I’ve been changing our diet to help my autistic son, I have tried dozens and…
by Sage Allen, MS February 23, 2020