Over the past few months, I’ve been hearing more and more accounts of people using meditation to successfully manage their worries or distress. There’s also plenty of research support for the effectiveness…
A Painter Sheds New Light on OCD
Eats the Tail, 2024 Source: Courtesy of Cristi López There’s something magical in artist Cristi López’s work that stands on its own. And yet, if you look closer, you’ll find unexpected connections…
To B12, or Not to B12?
To B12, or Not to B12?
3 Ways Perfectionistic Managers Discourage Employees
Employees often find it discouraging to work for perfectionistic managers. This often creates a problematic workplace culture and tense team dynamics. Perfectionistic managers undermine healthy levels of psychological safety, which is a…
How Your Anxiety Lies to You
I often ask my clients with obsessive tendencies: How often do you think your anxiety is useless? They may note that they can recall moments when their fears didn’t come to pass…
Your Intuition Is Real. Here’s How to Access It.
Source: I MAKE PHOTO 17/Shutterstock Ever ignored a gut feeling? We all have. Sometimes the consequence is trivial, at other times—say you marry someone you knew wasn’t right for you—it can severely…
Subconscious Fear: The Role of the Lower Brain
Fear is a fundamental emotion necessary for survival. We experience fear in several ways that have helped humans stay alive, but it can go beyond what is appropriate for survival. Persistent fear…
5 Ways to Bounce Back After a Frustrating Mistake
We all make frustrating mistakes from time to time. Examples: You drop and crack your phone. You miss a deadline and have to pay a late fee. You ding your car. You…
Children Don’t Have to Be Lonely
It’s not okay for our children to be lonely and socially isolated. It’s time for parents to teach them to do better. “What do you mean my child is lonely and can’t…
How to Be Mentally and Emotionally Flexible
One of the hallmarks of good mental health and resilience is the ability to be mentally and emotionally flexible. According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of flexible is: 1. Able to bend or…