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The Cost of Constant News Consumption and 9 Ways to Disconnect in a Healthy Way
Overwhelmed by the endless stream of news? Do these sound familiar? “I don’t know how to unplug.” “I feel like I need to stay informed.” “So much is happening, I can’t look away.” If you’ve ever had a thought like this, you are not alone. We are living in an information era, with 24-hour news…
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Burning Bright and Burning Out: The Hidden Price of Competence
High-Functioning but Exhausted? You’re getting everything done. You show up to work. You meet deadlines. You take care of everyone else. From the outside, you look capable — maybe even impressive. So why are you so dang tired? If you feel like you’re doing everything right, but are emotionally drained, you may be experiencing a…
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I Will Look for the Light in the Darkness and I will Be the Light When I Can
We are living in a unique time on planet Earth. For many years, there has been a great deal of intensity, sadness, and fear. We have lived through a global pandemic, acts of terrorism, political unrest, mass shootings…the list goes on. As a person, a parent, and a therapist, I have absorbed all of these…
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Mindfulness for an Uncertain World
There is no denying that the world feels uncertain and scary. We are dealing with a worldwide pandemic, social and political unrest, and a variety of natural disasters, including wildfires, hurricanes, and extreme temperatures across the globe. Anxiety and depression among adults and children have increased dramatically. There is a lot in our world that…
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From Worry to Hope
Worry…We all do it. For many, it is a way of life. We worry about ourselves, our children, and our parents. We worry about our health and our finances. We worry about our country and the world. Life can seem so fragile at times. When we worry, we feel like we are doing something. Some…
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Forgiveness: A Stepping Stone to Joy
Forgiveness is critical in the creation of joy. When we do not forgive, we are harboring resentments and anger. Learning to forgive is an act of love for yourself. We have all heard that we don’t forgive someone for them, we forgive for us. Holding onto grudges towards another will only tear you apart bit…
