Do you remember the book and movie “Love Story”? It was popular back in the 1970s, and the tagline was “Love means never having to say you’re sorry…” Although many people loved that movie, I hope few embraced that sentiment, because nothing could be further from the truth. It’s important for us to give each […]
Some days, our thoughts seem to have a mind of their own, so to speak. We can know in our hearts and brains that positive thinking is better for us. In fact, we can train our thoughts to improve our happiness. Yet often, our minds wander to the worst possible outcome, explanation, or assumption. We […]
No matter how jam-packed our lives are, we all experience bouts of boredom from time to time. The last few years, with intermittent periods of social distancing and shutdown have meant it has become more prevalent and common for many of us. Adults, children, teenagers, the elderly: everyone has been a little more vulnerable to […]
Trauma related disorders include an extensive array of psychological challenges. Difficulty with intimacy and relationships. Anxiety and depression. Substance and Alcohol abuse. Eating disorders. It is not surprising that trauma can have such a wide range of impacts on us. What is surprising? The frequency of trauma both in the US and the world. And […]
We had a lovely day with mild temps and sunshine this week. The first time in months! It’s incredible how much it lifts our spirits to have a break from grey skies, cold, and rain. According to the calendar, I’m overdue to start spring cleaning. Now that the weather has shifted, I’m ready to do […]
Sometimes, making a mistake can have dire consequences. A doctor must choose the best procedure for a patient and execute it flawlessly. Engineers must develop cars without defects. Architects must design buildings that will not fall down. These things we know. But there are other situations when doing something wrong is actually a sign that […]
When we’re trying to lose weight, we have to watch our diet and make sure we’re getting enough physical activity, too. Diet is most important, but exercise is crucial to improving our overall health and fitness, building our stamina and increasing our muscle strength, especially as we age. So, it’s essential to figure out how […]
Technology has made our lives much more convenient, but added ease of completing physical chores combined with our need to stay tethered to a computer all day has had an overall negative impact on our health. We’re more sedentary than ever. There’s no question activity is necessary for us to maintain our health and wellness. […]
I’ve come across many articles lately about solitude and loneliness, and the differences between the two. It’s interesting that we can be so lonely even when we’re with others. Or how we can be lonely, yet still crave the peace only found in solitude. One piece I read described people today as having the common […]
Some researchers believe that our overall happiness level reflects the average of the 5 people we spend the most time with. If they are right, there are some clear steps we can easily take to improve our state of mind. We must begin to pay more attention to who we engage with most often. True, […]
We crave honesty in our personal relationships, for obvious reasons. What’s not so obvious? The first step to transparency in our relationships with others is being honest with ourselves. The first step towards being honest with ourselves? Figuring out who our true authentic self really is. We have all read about the value of being […]
Spring is here. A lovely time of year with flowers blooming, milder temperatures, and longer days. It also means we are on the cusp of (gasp!) bathing suit season. Of course, it’s healthy to accept the body we live in every day. And love every inch of ourselves despite our physical or cosmetic flaws. But […]
We make decisions every day, from what we’re going to wear to how to approach a complex task at work. Decisions are a normal part of everyday life. However, our brain’s decision-making battery has finite power, and it can deplete rapidly. What does that mean, exactly? Essentially, the more decisions we make, the more likely we […]
We make so many decisions, all day, every day. Our brains call upon us to make choice after choice, often in a snap. To rise or hit the snooze? Shower or exercise? What should we wear? Eat breakfast or skip it? And these are the easy ones. Just think how much better our lives would […]
We all want to be happy. Sometimes as we seek it, we forget how powerful we are. We can choose to be brave. That's important. Because courage and happiness are closely connected.
