<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Amy Cole Counseling and Consultation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amy Cole Counseling ]]></description><link>https://www.amycolecounseling.com/blog-1</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:16:02 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.amycolecounseling.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Why Your Coping Skills May Not Be Effective]]></title><description><![CDATA[There’s a frustrating experience many people have when it comes to mental health and emotional wellness; you try breathing exercises, you journal, you listen to mindfulness apps or podcasts, you try to calm yourself down. Yet somehow… you still feel overwhelmed. At some point, many people begin to wonder: “Why isn’t this working for me?” The answer is often not that you’re failing, however it may be that your nervous system is overwhelmed, overloaded, or operating from a place of stress that...]]></description><link>https://www.amycolecounseling.com/post/understanding-why-your-coping-skills-may-not-be-effective</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1f3a4fae0d73d1087ed6ce</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:21:29 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>amy cole</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Boost Your Productivity with Simple Daily Habits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Productivity often feels like a puzzle with too many pieces. You want to get more done but struggle to find the right approach. The good news is that small, consistent daily habits can make a big difference. These habits build momentum, reduce stress, and help you focus on what matters most. This post explores practical daily habits that anyone can adopt to boost productivity without overwhelming their routine. A clean desk setup with essential tools for daily productivity Start Your Day with...]]></description><link>https://www.amycolecounseling.com/post/how-to-boost-your-productivity-with-simple-daily-habits</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a14d337b3f40ff4eeea2f24</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 23:01:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/efc186_251a33c95d23469ba90b744075d5905c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>amy cole</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hello!  Do you have the COVID blues?]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have all been battling COVID since March and some of us before then.  It has been challenging for everyone, some more than others.  Do...]]></description><link>https://www.amycolecounseling.com/post/hello-do-you-have-the-covid-blues</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f468bc52eaf2400172405e8</guid><category><![CDATA[stress]]></category><category><![CDATA[depression]]></category><category><![CDATA[COVID]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:26:47 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Amy Cole, M.S., LPC, NCC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some days at the beach it rains]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some days it rains at the beach and you have to make choices, ride out the storm or run to shelter.  Whatever choice you make choice you...]]></description><link>https://www.amycolecounseling.com/post/2018/07/11/even-some-days-at-the-beach-it-rains</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f45b121727d5a0017578f14</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2018 17:55:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/efc186_098f0cfcfdfe456bb884863e8508af9e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>amy cole</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>