Like what you read? Share this post on social media.As in most families, my family had secrets too. Those secrets were mostly about how we felt about each other; the love, the hurt, the unspoken judgments about each other. There…
Are you Friends With An Easily Offended Person?
Like what you read? Share this post on social media. The other day I had a conversation with someone that I’d just met. The point of the conversation was to get to know each other. We both wanted to build…
Uncomfortable Meeting People? Pretend You’re the Host
Like what you read? Share this post on social media. A crowd was gathering outside the theater, waiting to be let in to take our seats. My friend Melissa joined the crowd with an unfamiliar man at her side. This…
When Worry Won’t Quit: How to Stop Worrying and Start Living
Like what you read? Share this post on social media. The distress that comes with worrying is often worse than the outcome of the actual situation you’re worried about. Here’s the secret to dealing with worry. Read my blog on…
Mindfulness and the Weather
Like what you read? Share this post on social media.It’s a beautiful day in Southern California. But nice weather isn’t rare here. There’s something about today’s weather that caught my attention; something different, something new, a gentle breeze containing a…
Facing the Void of Emptiness
Like what you read? Share this post on social media.I am an active person. Long ago I came to the realization that I am happiest and most content when I am working on something, creating something, building something. It can…
Why Stopping Just Might Be Your Ticket to Moving Forward
Like what you read? Share this post on social media.When you no longer feel invested in what you do, there’s no shame in quitting—especially when it creates space for opportunity and, most importantly, happiness. In this article that I wrote…
The Fear Factor: What You Don’t Know May Help You
Like what you read? Share this post on social media. When fear—of failure, of embarrassment, of heartbreak—keeps you from stepping outside your comfort zone and trying something new, it limits your potential. In this article that I wrote for GoodTherapy.org, I…
Life is Unfair! How to Cope.
Like what you read? Share this post on social media. If injustice in the world inspires feelings of anger, helplessness, and vengeance, it’s time to look inward. Holding onto these feelings makes peace elusive. My article for GoodTherapy.org suggest ways…