We have all had to interact with people who we find immature or irresponsible. It can be annoying and frustrating. Both at home and work, it’s difficult to tolerate people who don’t own their own mistakes. People who avoid difficult conversations. Or resist committing to deadlines or goals. It’s easy to form opinions about people […]
It’s so challenging to know one another, for real. To feel comfortable being our true authentic selves. Our closest friends and family are often clueless about the invisible battles we are fighting, alone. And we are equally unaware of the challenges they may be facing, too. Something that happened recently brought this home to me. […]
Depression affects millions worldwide. However, emerging scientific studies have sparked new interest in the potential of human kindness as a remedy for this pervasive condition. Imagine a world where acts of kindness, both given and received, serve as powerful tools in alleviating the weight of depression and fostering a sense of connection and hope. Today, […]
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 […]
Moods are subjective things, hard to describe. But we all know what we’re talking about. And we certainly understand the term “mood swings”, too. Up one minute, down the next. Even though moods are hard to describe, we can usually relate when others name the state of mind they are in. We understand what someone […]
Are persistent, intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors starting to cast a shadow over your daily life or the life of someone you care about? While occasional quirks or preferences are common, navigating the distinction between normal behavior and symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can be challenging. Whether you are seeking clarity for yourself or a […]
I’ve read oodles of psychology, motivational, and self-help books. I’ve experimented with well-being and wellness tactics and strategies and explored various approaches with colleagues and friends. Based on what I’ve learned, I’ve come up with a recipe that I call the “Secret Sauce” for well-being. It includes 7 basic ingredients we all need to be […]
“Compassion fatigue” refers to symptoms we experience due to prolonged stress from caring for, comforting, or empathizing with others. This ailment has become prevalent in our society and can lead to feelings of overwhelm, helplessness and depression. Compassion fatigue may also impact our physical health and put us at greater risk for serious illnesses. In […]
We are all prone to be limited by blind spots in our thinking. We experience our routine, over and over. We’re presented with similar decisions, conversations, interactions. The way we think becomes a habit. Our ability to innovate, “think out of the box”, and pose new solutions to persistent problems becomes severely impaired. It’s a […]
We should be able to trust our medical professionals. But what happens when our trust in that health care provider, or in the health care system, in general, gets broken? What about if we emerge from a medical episode with a newfound phobia or fear? Some may find it difficult to comprehend that there are […]
