Do Argue with Reality?


Do you feel like you need a “time out” to regroup and recharge? This ongoing winter has been brutal and many of us are stressed out and burned out. A client of mine this morning was wearing a shirt that says, “I’m done” and it truly resonated. Woman are unfortunately plagued with so many…
“If we are not grateful for what we have, what makes us think we’d be happy with more?” Being charged with writing an article on gratitude I was forced to think about what I am truly grateful for, and what I could possibly write about on this topic. Of course, I’m grateful for the obvious…
If we take care of our minds, thoughts and emotions, we will be a better parent, spouse, co-worker and friend in addition to becoming the best versions of ourselves. Our current lifestyles are already fast paced, hectic and chaotic, but politics, technology, 24-hour news cycles, and social media are pushing us over the edge. We are…
Lately, it seems like on a weekly basis we are hearing about some awful terrorist attack, or act of gun violence. Our flags are constantly at half mast, and we barely mourn one tragedy before another one hits. This is a constant reminder of how intolerance, hate and racism are still present around the world….
Whenever I do a “mindful parenting” group or workshop, the number one struggle of all parents is how do I stop yelling at my kids? They know its wrong, but can’t control it. We all do it, including myself. I often feel like a hypocrite teaching these workshops when I am guilty of the same…
Family gatherings can have their moments of stress, but post election divisiveness makes this Thanksgiving particularly dicey. What do you do when your family disagrees with your politics? Here are some suggestions: Avoidance: Cancel your plans. This may not be practical or desirable, and may make things worse. Not your best option. Make a pact:…