Originally a guest post on www.lifehack.org In my 35 years as a psychotherapist, I have been struck by the inability many people have to distinguish between fact and fiction. People get depressed, they get negative, and they get anxious for generally one main reason – they treat interpretations like facts! They never learned to… Read More »
Originally a guest post on www.lifehack.org “Intentions compressed into words enfold magical power. “ – Deepak Chopra It does not have to be January 1st to give yourself a chance to make the most out of your day – and your life.
Originally a guest post on www.lifehack.org Too busy in your hectic life to “take ten” to ground yourself for the day? Too much to do and too little time? Stressed out beyond belief and you can’t imagine sparing any extra time to stop and take stock and take a daily pulse? Do you want to get off this… Read More »
Originally a guest post on www.lifehack.org Metaphors can help get us unstuck from deeply ingrained patterns and habits of thinking. We use metaphors all the time and often do not even realize them as they have become so much of a part of our language. Case in point, they can “open doors” and provide “the… Read More »
Most of us know guidelines for physical fitness, which includes a lifestyle of regular aerobic exercise, along with stretching and strength training. The same goes for the general knowledge of the basics of healthy vs. unhealthy food choices. For example, foods that are rich in protein, grains, and fiber, while being low in sugar and saturated fats, are… Read More »
It is now officially spring, so what are you waiting for? Spring clean your mind of old worn out thoughts and feelings that keep you stuck in a wintery state of mind. Here are some quick tips to unclutter your emotional closet!:
Spring is just around the corner! To most of us, spring represents a time for freshness, growth and re-birth. Flowers start to bloom, animals emerge from hibernation, and birds return to the north from their winter homes to nest, procreate, and chirp away from morning ‘til dusk.
It is funny how we all know that life is not fair, but still we expect it to be! It is one thing to know intellectually that life is not fair, but another thing to give up the sense of entitlement and expectations that it should in our day to day lives.
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Do you know anyone who loves to laugh? No matter how serious the situation, this person seems to find something to laugh about? We are not extolling the virtues of nervous laughter – pretending things are great when they are not. Rather, it is the ability to see the lightness and silver lining… Read More »
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