Author & Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Swedish Lagom
The Stoicism Book of Quotes
The Marcus Aurelius Book of Quotes
Stoicism Quotes for Mind & Body
Meet Kortney
Kortney Yasenka (she/her) is a NH licensed clinical mental health counselor and life coach for student athletes. Kortney is certified in trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy and incorporates ecotherapy into treatment sessions. She has a Masters in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Health Psychology from Northeastern University. Kortney has worked in community mental health, school systems, and private practice.
Kortney’s collection of writings is a good representation of how she lives her life. Swedish Lagom: Finding Joy in Just Enough draws upon Kortney’s Swedish upbringing. Thanks to her mother being 100% Swedish, the values of a Swedish lifestyle were embedded into daily living. Kortney embraces the Lagom lifestyle and is an advocate for everyone to learn how to live like a Swede.
The Stoicism Book of Quotes: Over 200 Inspirational Quotations from the Greatest Stoic Philosophers, The Marcus Aurelius Book of Quotes: Over 150 Inspirational Quotations from the Greatest Stoic Philosopher, and Stoicism Quotes for Mind & Body help improve your overall wellbeing by encouraging you to embrace an optimistic mindset. Being stoic is not being void of emotions, but rather choosing how to respond. It’s making thoughtful decisions on your reactions and not allowing situations to control your responses.
All of Kortney’s writings, including her continuing education courses and webinars on mental health issues, are rooted in having a positive mindset while taking a proactive approach to living.
Thanks to her father, Kortney grew up being a huge Cleveland sports fan, which is no easy feat living in New England. She travels to Cleveland to catch a few Guardian’s games each Spring and rarely misses a Browns game, thanks to streaming services. In her free time, she enjoys running, spending time with family, and vacationing on the beautiful island of St. John.
Embrace the Swedish Life to Find Joy, Happiness, and Age Better
In this enlightening episode, host Barbara Hannah Grufferman sits down with author Kortney Yasenka to explore the transformative Swedish philosophy of "Lagom" (pronounced LAH-gom). Together they unpack how this concept of "not too much, not too little, but just right" can revolutionize our approach to life's challenges, particularly during midlife transitions. Kortney shares insights from her book, “Swedish Lagom: Finding Joy in Just Enough”, co-written with her Swedish mother, revealing how these ancient principles offer surprising solutions to modern problems from digital overwhelm to family dynamics.
Sonstein Sessions
Every year, Sweden and other Nordic countries are listed as the happiest on earth. Why? They practice lagom. Kortney Yasenka is the author of the book “Swedish Lagom: Finding Joy In Just Enough”.
Swedish Lagom: Finding Balance in Just Enough
The Lagom Lifestyle
- Time and time again Sweden is rated as one of the “happiest” countries in the world. What’s their secret? What do they do so differently from other countries that guarantee a happy life? The answer is found in a small yet very powerful word lagom.
- Lagom is a Swedish word that translates to “just the right amount”. Consider it the Goldilocks life philosophy. Not too much and not too little. Lagom is all about balance and can be applied to every aspect of your life.
- Finding the right balance is key to living a happy and successful life. Whether it be physically, emotionally, socially, or spiritually, balance, or rather lagom living is the determining factor of life satisfaction.
The Swedish Home
- The Swedish home is more about creating a certain atmosphere of lagom than material items. Finding balance, coziness, strength, and meaning in your keepsakes is the goal in Swedish living.
- To create a warm, cozy, and relaxing atmosphere in your own space, learn how to add elements of mys (coziness) throughout your home.
- Whether it be partaking in fika (daily breaks to enjoy coffee and company) or Fredagsmys (cozy Friday nights) the Swedish home values togetherness time with loved ones.
Traditions: The Foundation of Families
- Traditions give us a sense of stability and help us connect with our roots, giving us insight into our own behaviors and reinforcing a sense of belonging.
- They build memories and memories are the unwritten record of our lives. Each new generation therefore has the ability, if not the responsibility, to create new traditions that reflect the lives we live today and communicate that information to those who will follow after us.
- Learn more about specific Swedish traditions in Swedish Lagom: Finding Joy in Just Enough and how to tailor them for yourself and your family.
Karen Johnson Yasenka Co-Author of Swedish Lagom: Finding Joy in Just Enough
The Stoic Mindset
“As long as you live, keep learning how to live.” Seneca
The Stoicism Book of Quotes compiles over 200 inspirational and illuminating quotations from the world's greatest philosophers. These ancient words come to life in the present and help provide much-needed strength, wisdom, and resilience for all of life's challenges.
Stoicism is a school of philosophy that believes virtue is based on knowledge and reason which enables you to rise above your emotions and allows you to control what you can and let go of what you cannot. The Stoic way of thinking allows you to thoughtfully process and accept situations while giving you the power to choose how you react, handle, and cope.
Many great leaders and thinkers of our time have sought guidance from Stoic philosophy, including George Washington, Immanuel Kant, Walt Whitman and Theodore Roosevelt, to name a few.
For many, Stoicism is a tool in the pursuit of self-mastery, perseverance and wisdom. Living a more stoic life will give you the opportunity to live a mentally healthier, more balanced and overall happier life.
“Our life is what our thoughts make of it." Marcus Aurelius
A collection of quotes and sayings from Marcus Aurelius, one of the greatest Stoic philosophers.
Marcus Aurelius lived a life that exemplified the principles of Stoicism. By adopting this mindset, he gained profound control over his thoughts, feelings, and actions. The Marcus Aurelius Book of Quotes brings together over 150 of his most insightful sayings, musings and observations.
In a world where many seek to improve their lives, find happiness, and achieve fulfillment, Marcus Aurelius' wisdom offers timeless guidance. His reflections address fundamental questions such as:
- What will make me feel more fulfilled?
- How can I build stronger relationships?
- What contributes to a successful and meaningful life?
- How can I live free from anxiety and depression?
The teachings of Marcus Aurelius provide a roadmap to a balanced, contented, and purposeful life. The wisdom contained in The Marcus Aurelius Book of Quotes continues to resonate, offering clarity and direction for those seeking to navigate the complexities of modern living.
About Kortney Yasenka
I had the pleasure of being a guest on The Donna Seebo Show. Thank you for the thoughtful discussion on Stoicism and for the opportunity to share The Stoicism Book of Quotes with your listeners.
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Continuing Education Courses
Counseling Military, Veterans, and Their Families
Ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those who’ve served? Looking to expand your reach as a behavioral health clinician? Enroll now and gain the insight, understanding, and therapeutic tools needed to support military personnel, veterans, and their families with confidence and compassion. Your expertise can be the bridge between struggle and healing—start your journey today.
This course awards 10 CE Credits.
Counseling Military, Veterans, and Their Families is a specialized continuing education course designed for behavioral and mental health professionals seeking to deepen their understanding and clinical effectiveness with military-affiliated populations. The course explores the psychological, cultural, and systemic complexities faced by service members, veterans, and their families. Through evidence-based strategies, cultural competency training, and therapeutic approaches tailored to military life and reintegration challenges, participants will gain the tools necessary to provide compassionate, informed, and effective care across diverse clinical settings.
Continuing Education Courses
Ecotherapy: Enhancing Counseling with Nature-Based Interventions
Dive into the world of ecotherapy and its profound impact on mental, physical health, and brain development. Learn how incorporating nature-based interventions can enhance counseling sessions and treatment plans, leading to holistic well-being for both clinicians and clients.
- Experience improved mental well-being through nature-based interventions.
- Discover how ecotherapy positively impacts brain development and cognitive functions.
- Benefit from enhanced physical health outcomes through ecotherapy practices.
This course awards 1.0 CE Credits.
Format: Video/audio
Multiple Choice Questions: 6
CE Credits: 1.0
Instructional Level: Intermediate
Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this lesson, clinicians should be able to (1) define ecotherapy (2) understand the benefits of ecotherapy (3) identify types of ecotherapy (4) incorporate ecotherapy into counseling sessions and treatment plans and (5) identify ethical considerations.
Target Audience: Physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, marriage and family therapists, social workers and other healthcare workers to enhance their understanding and comprehension of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment in their study of mental health disorders.
Continuing Education Courses
Positive Thinking in the Treatment of Anxiety
Unlock the Power of Positive Thinking in Treating Anxiety
Join us for an enlightening professional continuing education course designed to equip clinicians with the tools to effectively treat Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) through the power of positive thinking. This course delves into the integration of positive thinking strategies within Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients overcome anxiety and achieve lasting mental wellness.
This course awards 1.0 CE Credits.
Format: Video/audio
Multiple Choice Questions: 6
CE Credits: 1.0
Instructional Level: Intermediate
Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this lesson, clinicians should be able to (1) define anxiety and the diagnosis criteria (2) identify positive thinking strategies (3) understand the benefits of positive thinking (4) incorporate positive thinking strategies into counseling sessions and treatment plans.
Target Audience: Physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, marriage and family therapists, social workers and other healthcare workers to enhance their understanding and comprehension of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment in their study of mental health disorders.
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