Let’s face it, Mondays tend to be the enemy. Having two days of freedom under our belts, returning to work mode can be like colliding into a wall. It’s not the beginning of the week that we fear; it’s the transition in who we’re supposed to be. But here’s the …
Jim and Yolanda appeared drained. With 13 years of marriage and four children, their relationship had lost its spark. Each one felt trapped and estranged. Jim actually said, “I’m just tolerating this marriage.” He posed a powerful question: “Is it possible to still crave your spouse after all these years?” …
Have you ever had the experience where you felt like you’re stuck with your life not changing, yet your stress, anxiety, or peace of mind changed suddenly? That’s precisely what occurred to one of my clients. She had been monitoring her cortisol (the stress hormone) for months. Initially, they were …
Having spent many years, I recently created an eight-week course on “Adulting.” Last month, I asked a few people’s to share the three to five most significant lessons they had learned about growing up. In order to make it equitable, I did the same assignment myself contemplating on what I’ve …
There will come a time perhaps years or centuries in the future when your name will be mentioned for the last time ever. It’s a still, sobering reflection. But it can make you live differently today. We don’t usually take time to consider our own death. But when we do, …
Family expectations can subtly mold who we are quite often without our even being aware of it. Behind the comfort, love, and warmth of family bonding, there may also be an unspoken expectation to fulfill some ideals, traditions, or images. These unstated family norms or “family scripts” can influence our …
Have you ever remained silent when something within you loudly shouted no? Perhaps a colleague made a “joke” that was too much. Perhaps a buddy offered advice that felt off. Or perhaps your manager requested you to do something that didn’t feel right. You sensed it first in your body, …
Have you ever stopped to consider why we laugh so hard at harmless jokes and why they bring us closer to others? From a stapler stuck in Jell O to a friend’s Zoom background instantly transporting itself to outer space, these light bulb surprises do more than tickle our funny …
Raising kids with narcissistic parents has a lasting impact on children’s emotional lives, often extending far beyond childhood. Any child should be loved, validated, and able to become the person they are meant to be. But when a parent is self-centered, controlling, or emotionally immature, these core needs get pushed …
New Global Study Reveals Surprising Truth The dating scene has entirely transformed over the last 20 years. The days of many couples meeting at work, while pursuing leisure activities, or through common friends at social events are a thing of the past. These days, millions of individuals resort to online …