Not too long ago, I was in a New York City restaurant when I heard two young women chatting. One of the women was confiding in her friend, telling her about some anxiety she…
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Adam Grant, author of the book Give and Take, focuses on the simplicity of the act of giving. He states that there are three types of people: givers, takers, and matchers: The Givers: The…
A materialist is someone whose life is centered around acquiring more goods. Materialists correlate their happiness with their possessions. They claim that these products are the key source of their life fulfillment and a…
Nowadays, a child will spend over six hours a day in front of a screen. That’s around 45 hours a week! Let me put this into perspective for you: you probably work a 40-hour…
Prior to your sessions, do you ever wonder: “What is my therapist thinking?” Are they focused on what techniques they are going to try with you? Or, maybe they’re looking over your previous sessions…
For the last 40 years, I have been a therapist devoted to serving and assisting many different types of people, from children to adults, individuals, families. Due to my many years of experience, people are constantly asking me for my outlook on…
Today, social conscience is an extremely valued asset. How we act is typically dependent on the people we interact with in personal and professional settings. Some struggle evaluating situations and utilizing social conscience, and it shows when mishaps and faux pas occur. How…
A friend of mine is in a band called No Fuss and Feathers, and I recently went to one of their concerts. During their set, they played a song called How Much Time, and it hit me right in the heart. It…
As human beings, we are drawn to material things. We each have items that we collect that show others who we are and what we value. For me, it’s books. I have books in almost every room in my home. It’s obvious…
Do you have someone in your life who is always moaning and groaning about something? It seems like we all have that one person. They never seem to take responsibility for anything, including their own happiness. They blame others for their emotions…
Returning to (or beginning) college can be some of the most precious times. With so many life-changing and beautiful opportunities, college is exhilarating, but it can also be a stress-filled time. Results from recent studies show that the high demand from…
Grit is a term made prevalent by Angela Duckworth from the University of Pennsylvania. She’s initiated a discussion about the correlation between grit, the tendency to maintain interest and effort in long-term goals, and self-control – the ability it takes to focus…
