Not sure if it is the pandemic or something else or both, but I look around and see a lot of people painting. They are painting houses, walls, furniture, rooms, paintings, and more. People have found a color and a … Continue reading
Times are tough – as they always are when it’s the topic of money. As such, financial experts and advisors tell people to create a budget and stick to it. Indeed, I hear a lot of people are tracking their money … Continue reading
Indeed! Time at the Beach is restorative. Wishing you a mindful walk on soft sand, easy waves, and hours that pass as though you are looking at a mirage. Summer is almost gone. Less time doing, more time relaxing and … Continue reading
Dear Therapist: Hate to admit it, but after reading an article this week on something called “Quarantine Envy,” I think I’ve got a case of it. Everyone around me seems like they are having an easier time with staying in … Continue reading
Here’s a fun trick — something I often do the day after my Birthday or when my sweet tooth is really calling out to me: I eat cake for breakfast. What’s so tricky about that? Not much, except you have … Continue reading
It’s time for a summer project. Such as organizing books! Or that is what I said to myself at the beginning of the summer. Here it is heading into mid-August and the season is flying by and I have barely … Continue reading
Recently, Michelle Obama launched her own podcast, which is already successful with many people tuning in each week. The most recent episode has her discussing her “low grade depression.” Actually, the statistics suggest that 1 in 3 Americans are suffering … Continue reading
Doomscrolling. What a clever word for something many people are doing today. Most of us were attached to our phones before the pandemic and political craziness of 2020 had taken hold. Yet, now something different is happening when we reach … Continue reading
Dear Therapist, Even though we are in the midst of a pandemic, I feel like the year is moving by fast. Like wicked quick! It’s strange because none of this year feels like how an actual year feels, but what … Continue reading
We all need help. Yet, it’s a curious thing that needing help can often leave us feeling helpless. Help is important as we navigate life. There is a lot to wade through, challenges to meet, deadlines to honor, things we … Continue reading