Many of us lead lives marked by constant urgency. We rush to meet deadlines and expectations, making split-second decisions as opportunities flash by. Amid this whirlwind, our thoughts, perhaps the only things we consider truly our own, bear the weight of our attention, even as we remain tethered to the external world. In this world, […]
Tag: psychology
Balancing Expectations
Expectation, the strong belief that something will happen, is one of the greatest influences of our lives. Expectations set the stage for our experiences, shaping our reality by influencing not only what we see, but how we see it. They guide our emotions and behaviors, while influencing our overall well-being as they can be a […]
Why Accountability Matters: 5 Steps To Personal Growth
Accountability is a vital part of personal growth. It means taking responsibility for our actions, admitting our mistakes, and working towards finding solutions and making amends for them. However, becoming accountable can be challenging, leaving us feeling attacked, with our character or intentions called into question. Yet, understanding and navigating the complexities of accountability is […]
Psychotherapy as a Tool for Empowerment
Life can be hard. We all struggle with challenges, challenges that leave us feeling powerless, as though we have no control or autonomy to influence the world around us, or even to change our circumstances. This leaves us feeling helpless, negatively impacting our mental health and our ability to thrive. Feeling disempowered is often due […]
The Jinx Mindset: How a Fear of Gratitude Robs Us of our Peace
In our day-to-day routines we often get caught up in the cycle of desires, comparisons, and grievances, often overlooking the abundance that surrounds us. Focusing on what we lack, rather than what we have leaves us feeling vulnerable and stressed, and caught up in a scarcity mentality where we feel as though we never have […]
Who Cares for The Care Giver?
Caregiving is a profound testament to our capacity for love and dedication, and yet, in the heart of every caregiver lies a silent query, echoing in the moments stolen away from the ceaseless demands of care: How do we sustain ourselves while we are so deeply entrenched in the service of others? Our dedication often […]
The Invisible Woman
Many years ago, I attended a ladies’ luncheon with a diverse group of women of all ages. The server had taken our orders and as she stepped away every woman over the age of 50 protested as their orders were not taken. They had been completely overlooked. This dynamic is one that many women experience, […]
Awakening To Authenticity
I invite you to think back on your earliest memories and ask yourself, are you the same person you were then as you are now? How did you think, what interested you, how did you move through the world? How did you think and feel about yourself? Who did you think you were and how […]
Finding Your New Normal
Many of us grew up in unhealthy environments. For some, it was being bullied in school, while for others it was growing up in homes where parents, although they tried their best, passed their own traumas on to us. Perhaps we were rewarded for being self-sacrificing, or received harsh critique, or worse, we were abused. […]
Making Mindful Resolutions
There is a long tradition of making New Year’s resolutions, committing to significant changes in our lives in an effort to improve our life quality and relationships. Many choose to commit to better physical health by deciding to eat healthier, join a gym, or lose weight. Others decide to quit smoking or drinking. Some pledge […]