We have all been there, where we look up one day and find ourselves in a long term relationship; arguing, unhappy and unsure on if it’s going to last, but is couple’s therapy worth it? Will it really help your relationship? These are valid...
Anxiety seems like a normal part of life these days. Political turmoil, global health crises, economic hardship—it would be more surprising if we were not anxious with all that’s going on. So how does one identify when anxiety has reached the...
Earlier this year—i.e., earlier this pandemic—I wrote about the benefits of Positive Psychology, being kind to yourself as your kids finished the school year, and how to protect yourself against the illusions of the social-media universe. All of...
Sobriety is a daunting task and a major accomplishment in any context. It takes determination, humility, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves and discover yourself in all your imperfect manifestations. Under normal circumstances, sobriety...
What Is Your Morning Routine? It might seem like a simple concept, of course the morning sets the tone – it happens at the beginning of your day! However, you would be surprised at how many people answer no when you ask “How do you start...
The human propensity to believe what we see has made us susceptible to the images on Instagram and its ilk since online platforms were created. Pre-Covid, however, we were at least somewhat protected by the fact that we were able to venture out...
You started this year with so many plans. It was your son’s first year of varsity basketball; you couldn’t wait to cheer him on. It was your daughter’s turn to be Editor-in-Chief of the school paper, and you so clearly remember the first...
When external circumstances grow challenging, it is that much more important to have a variety of tools in our wellness arsenal. Among other things, we can find outlets to vent and process our feelings, employ mindfulness techniques like...
One of the more insidious legacies of COVID-19 is its disproportionate impact on society’s vulnerable. In addition to worrying about the viability of businesses, the continuity of shelter, and the availability of education, many also have to deal...
Ask yourself two questions: What is my own worst-case scenario? What is within my control today to minimize future damage if the worst-case scenario occurs? When emergencies or disasters occur, we often look to see how others are responding, then...
During times of crisis, the rates of domestic violence dramatically escalate. This is due to several factors. First, large-scale traumatic events such as epidemics, natural disasters, war, and recession cause people to feel uncertain and...
Do you ever wonder where your day went? We are all drowning in to-do’s, and don’t worry, this post isn’t going to tell you to let it all go. For those of you who would like to know how to actually get things done, as efficiently as possible, here...
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