How To Be Assertive…the Right Way

Posted on January 4, 2023February 28, 2024 by drDyona

Check out my first, second, third and fourth posts on assertiveness if you haven’t already. Moving on to the final one… Interaction/Communication Style 4: Assertiveness I know that there are so many misconceptions out there about what it means to be assertive. But if I had to boil...Read More

How You Can Start to Break Old Patterns TODAY

Posted on December 31, 2022February 28, 2024 by drDyona

My sis, Josie, and I were recently headed to an event. Dressed to the nines, hair done, we were ready to go! As I pulled out of the parking lot, she pulled down the sun visor to look at the...Read More

Love is Blind? What Keeps You From Finding ‘The One’

Posted on November 10, 2022February 24, 2024 by drDyona

While I enjoy watching shows like Love is Blind, my expectations of couples matching and staying together in the long-term are usually low. Very, very low lol 🫣. Now before you call me a skeptic, let me explain. While the...Read More

4 Reasons You “Clap Back” & How It Holds You Back

Posted on September 5, 2022February 24, 2024 by drDyona

Clap⦁back /klăpbăck/: Basically a comeback, most likely pumped with attitude, sass and or shade Now unless you live under a rock, I’m sure that you have seen or heard celebrities, politicians, or other high-profile individuals clapback to their critics on...Read More

7 Ways to get FREE Therapy (w/bonus resources!)

Posted on August 24, 2022February 24, 2024 by drDyona

On average, Psychology Today notes that one session of therapy can run you between $100 to $200 (and if you live in certain cities, this number can get even higher!!!). Now for some people, $100 to $200 is just a...Read More

One Key Way to Know if You May Be Codependent

Posted on August 11, 2022February 28, 2024 by drDyona

I know, I know. You’ve got a LOT on your plate. No matter how many responsibilities you do or don’t have—you always feel tired and exhausted. If this sounds like you, then chances are there’s one mistake that you have...Read More

STOP trying to make Fetch Happen! Why Forcing Things Never Works Out

Posted on July 25, 2022February 28, 2024 by drDyona

Do you remember the classic movie Mean Girls? I saw this movie trending on Netflix the other day and felt so nostalgic. I can still remember when people were quoting the movie or following the Mean Girl rules (e.g., “on...Read More

How to Say ‘NO’! Pt. 4

Posted on July 13, 2022February 24, 2024 by drDyona

It’s here! The final post in my “Why you struggle to say no” series. If you haven’t already, check out the first, second, and third posts here. I already discussed several factors that keep you saying ‘yes’ when you really...Read More

Stuck in Toxic Relationships? Amber vs Johnny

Posted on June 2, 2022February 24, 2024 by drDyona

Have you ever watched a couple meet, fall madly in love and then get married. Only to then watch them fall out of love and get divorced within a short span of time? As a teen this would boggle my...Read More

Can’t manage your feelings? Here’s why…

Posted on April 1, 2022February 24, 2024 by drdyona@gmail.com

While I originally started writing this post in January, after watching the Oscars—and witnessing the “slap heard round the world”—I figured now might be the perfect time to finish/post it… Confession time Growing up, I did not learn how to...Read More