Using Mindfulness to Make the Holidays Better
There are ways to make the holidays better. One of the ways is through mindfulness.
The Value of Being Delayed
The more we can see life as a process and life's event as a growth process, the easier it becomes. In many ways life is not personal.
No, Nope, Nada: Is no a Bad Word?
Many people are taught that they must say, “Yes” and that, “No” is not an acceptable answer to anything. They do not learn the essential ski
The Black Cat: Breaking the Spell of Fear
When his wife said, “I thought you liked kitties,” it broke the “spell” of fear. They were able to laugh together, transforming the moment t
The Value of Imperfection
Research shows that being a perfectionist has a negative effect on many areas in one’s life. The pursuit of perfection can cause serious he
The Value of the Harsh Inner Critic
The HIC came into being at a time in your life when you needed connection in order to develop a sense of self. It gives you that connection
The Value of Anxiety
Anxiety is an emotion that most of us dislike, and would prefer to avoid. We get so focused on preventing anxiety or avoiding anxiety we mis
Are You Crazy, or Am I?
“A question that sometimes drives me hazy: am I or are the others crazy?” Albert Einstein “You're just crazy… this is crazy… they are...
I Can’t Get No Satisfaction
When you stop moving, working, or socializing and it is time to focus on an unpleasant task, a restlessness settles in. This is anxiety.
Dodging Disappointment: During the Holidays and the Rest of the Year
Disappointment is a difficult emotion. It can step in and ruin any experience. You are having a good day, something happens where your...