Mental Health

#2: They’re willing to be vulnerable — What makes someone emotionally stable? Of course, we all experience the occasional mood swing from time to time. But some people seem to respond to the ups and downs of bad moods and painful emotions with far more confidence and resilience. Over the years working as a psychologist, I’ve noticed…

Discover how tossing tomatoes can rocket you from perpetual procrastinator to productivity powerhouse — find this juicy habit tucked away at the end of the article Picture this: it’s Tuesday morning, and you’re lounging around in your comfy avocado socks (or was that just me?), and there’s this pile of…

The Sound of Silence — If you’re wondering what the significance of AUM is and why I need to know about it, here’s a short explanation in which I’ve articulated my opinions. To begin, let me state unequivocally that AUM is not affiliated with any religion. It is the primordial sound of the Universe, pulsating…

And now I feel betrayed. — This picture was taken four years ago and bears no resemblance to the way I felt yesterday as I hobbled, cane in hand, out of the Imagerie Médicale after having my hip x-rayed. I wore a newly purchased black and white top (I seldom wear patterns) that I’d already decided…

BREAKING THE STIGMA — (Scroll down to the bottom to read the entire article) In our culture there is a stigma around mental illness. Many people feel ashamed or embarrassed to pursue treatment for their mental health issues because of the ramafications associated with revealing frailty of any kind in our culture. …

#1: Overthinking — We all want to be happier. But figuring out how to actually do it is tricky. Part of the reason is that we think too much about happiness as a function of more… More vacation time More money More acts of charity More meditation More time with loved ones Now…

Ready to Reduce Stress and Boost Mental Health? — Stress is a common and often unavoidable part of our everyday lives. It can come from a variety of sources, including work, family, and financial issues. If left unmanaged, stress can take a toll on our mental and physical health. Fortunately, there are many simple stress management techniques that can…

Divorce makes me feel like a part-time caretaker — The thing with throwing a bomb on your life via divorce is that rebuilding means picking up shattered pieces and analyzing them before deciding where they go. I’ve learned more about myself through my divorce and life after than I ever did in years of contemplation, self-help books, and therapy…

First of all, I’m a girl’s girl. Through and through. I grew up with a single mother of four: two sisters and a brother. All my friends growing up were girls, same with my cousins and any family friends we had as kids. I’ve always formed close relationships with the…