Source: martin_dm / iStock It’s Sunday afternoon and still very much the weekend, but you are troubled by a growing sense of dread as evening approaches. By dinner time, your mind is…
Do You Find Social Media Emotionally Exhausting?
Throughout life, from the cradle to the grave, we experience a multitude of emotions. Some positive, like the emotion of joy when falling in love, the deep love felt when holding a…
4 Ways to Cultivate Integrity for Inner Emotional Balance
Source: Paffy/Shutterstock A new study has found that practical wisdom and integrity are the top two influences that improve emotional regulation. Practical wisdom comes from knowledge and experience. This includes self-awareness, self-reflection,…
The Rising Waters of Change
Change is one of the most common topics discussed in talk therapy. Whether it’s the end of a relationship, the death of a loved one, economic challenges, medical issues, or a natural…
Rescue Relationships by Choosing the Right Words
Everything is connected Source: Dreamstime 24834467 Do you remember the children’s rhyme “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me?” It is one of the worst pieces…
Your Anticipatory Laughter: The Hilarity of Things to Come
Source: Nappy / Pexels In the realm of physics, it would seem that cause always precedes effect. In the realm of human behavior, and for our laughter in particular, things appear to…
How I Learned to Not Take Myself So Seriously
“I would rather die than do that!” my friend’s boyfriend exclaimed. “I would be so ashamed if I were you,” an artist friend confided. “How can you maintain your sense of dignity?”…
Divert Worry With Distraction |
Source: Ramon Kagie/Unsplash “Prepare for landing,” the pilot’s voice crackled over the cabin intercom. I flipped my tray table up. Stowed my book in the backpack under the seat and checked my…
5 Things to Consider Before Taking Psychiatric Medication
Source: Christina Victoria Craft on Unsplash There is no shortage of bad press out there covering medication for mental health conditions, such as ADHD and depression. At least once a year, prominent…
Why You Should Start a Summer Reading List
As the summer is upon us, I wanted to share some recommendations for those readers who may have more leisure time to dive into a reading list. As an added incentive, this…