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 Wonders of Optimism: Thinking Your Way Back to OK
Like what you read? Share this post on social media. Sometimes, it takes not being OK to recognize that we usually are. Even if you’re not a natural optimist, a little cognitive flexibility can help you get back. In this…

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…