by Andrew Joyner | Sep 24, 2026 | Education, home-featured, Informative Articles, Learn, Mind
Most of us like to believe we’re in control. We create plans, set goals, organize our schedules, and try to anticipate problems before they happen. At first glance, this seems wise — after all, personal responsibility, preparation, and discipline are essential...
by Andrew Joyner | Sep 10, 2026 | Balance, Education, home-featured, Informative Articles, Mind
Long before a life moment arrives, we begin imagining it. Before the wedding, the baby, or the promotion, we construct a polished version of that future in our minds—living the emotional high before the event ever occurs. The strange thing is how real these mental...
by Andrew Joyner | Aug 27, 2026 | Education, home-featured, Informative Articles, Learn, Mind
Few relationship habits are as frustrating as defensiveness. It can happen in a marriage, at work, or in leadership. One person gives feedback, and the other person explains, excuses, or pushes back. Before long, a small issue turns into a big conflict. The...
by Haley Alexander MS, LPC, C-DBT | Aug 6, 2026 | Balance, home-featured, Learn, Mind
Your therapist gave you mindfulness as homework. You went home, sat down, closed your eyes, and tried. Within thirty seconds your mind was already somewhere else. The grocery list. The email you forgot to send. That thing you said three years ago that still makes you...
by Andrew Joyner | Jul 23, 2026 | Balance, home-featured, Informative Articles, Learn, Mind
We are Kiana and Andrew Joyner, the founders of Soul Journey Therapy & Coaching Services. Our McKinney-based practice helps people TAKE THE STEP toward better communication, less conflict, and more clarity in their personal and professional lives. Together, we...
by Haley Alexander MS, LPC, C-DBT | Jul 16, 2026 | Balance, home-featured, Mind
It’s 6pm and I’m standing in the kitchen trying to get dinner on the table. The dog is weaving between my feet. The TV is on in the background, just loud enough to be distracting. It’s been a long day and my body is already running on empty. And then...
