Not Everything About the “New Normal” Needs to Be New
What Are You Choosing to Look For? Many of us have compared the quarantine experience to the movie Groundhog Day. In the film, the main character, played by Bill Murray, wakes up each morning only to relive the same day—February 2. At first, he feels trapped in his...
Meditation Practitioners in the Age of COVID-19: “We’ve been practicing for this moment.”
Is Your Nervous System Agitated? Me too. This is a strange and frightening time to be alive. There is widespread infectious disease leading to layoffs, tanking 401ks, economic and health uncertainty leading to fear, anxiety, and stress. We are worried about ourselves...
Local Professional Feature: Spotlight on Executive Function Coach Lauren Eckert
Who is Lauren Eckert?When people ask me if I know of any professionals with expertise and experience helping folks with executive functioning challenges, one of the first names I give them is Lauren Eckert. My colleague, Cara Nazareth put me in touch with Lauren back...
Plan Out Your 2020 Vision
Map Out the 2020 YearLast month I invited you to reflect upon the year as it was coming to an end (very close to the end I might add). This month I'd like to invite you to consider the benefits of planning for the year to come. It's never too late to develop a plan....
What to Reflect on at the End of the Year
A Moment for ReflectionAs the year, in this case the decade, comes to an end, what do people typically reflect on in their lives? Rather than stuff unnecessary content into this article, I want to keep this short and sweet so that you, dear reader, can take the extra...
Getting This Right Could Be One of the Best Things You Do for Yourself This Time of Year
Why Are The Holidays So Stressful?For many people, the holiday season brings a whole host of potential stressors, including, but not limited to:Financial stress Anxiety around parties and family eventsDifficult family conversations (including political...
“I Am so Lonely.” Learn How to Combat Loneliness
What Does Loneliness Do to Your Body?We are a social species. Our hardware has been fine tuned over millions of years to prefer to be with others in our species. The group has benefits, resources, protection, mating opportunities, and so on. So when a human being is...
Recognizing the Importance of Self-Talk
How You Talk to Yourself is More Powerful Than You RealizeYou know what I’m talking about. Your inner monologue. “Where did I put my keys? [...finds keys…] Agh! This is why I’m always late. Of course people can’t rely on me” Or“Where did I put my keys? [...finds...
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