Life goes by pretty quickly. You can easily get stuck on autopilot, not recognizing that you may be on the fast track to burn out, especially at your job. However, there are steps that you can take to avoid burning out in a stressful work situation. It is all about focusing on things you CAN [...]
The popular conception of stress is that it is toxic or irredeemingly bad. But is it? Recent studies suggest that it is not stress itself that is harmful, but rather your perception of stress that could be potentially damaging to your health. Viewing stress as unwholesome can lead you to cope in ways that are [...]
Everything seems to be speeding up around us. Information can be had by a quick Google search and products can be purchased with the tap of a finger. Friends, family, and world events can be kept up with by scrolling through a social media feed, and communications - social or professional - are transmitted instantly [...]
When you first meet someone, how quickly do you tell them what you do for a living? Chances are it’s one of the first things shared between strangers, at a party, on a date — even your doctor asks about it to get a better sense of your health. Working is something we all share [...]
Have you been searching for ways to lower stress, increase mental focus, and feel a sense of calm and inner peace? By cultivating your capacity to observe your thoughts and feelings non-judgmentally and to be fully present in the moment, mindfulness meditation can provide you with the tools you need to reduce stress, enhance performance, [...]
When I work with people in therapy who are unsatisfied with their lives and feel stuck, a question that I often ask is, “Do you feel worthy of living the life you want?” Why do I ask that? Well, I think many of us get in our own way because we don’t feel as though [...]
The last days of summer are slowly creeping by. Maybe you’ve been longingly counting your unused Summer Fridays, or are saving your big trip for Labor Day weekend. Whatever the reason you’ve been indoors or unable to leave the city, take this blog post as your excuse to get outside, find some nature and enjoy [...]
As a creative person, have you found yourself experiencing moments of artist’s block? At those times you may ask yourself, “How can I find release from this frustrating stuckness?” Luckily, scientific research suggests that the practice of mindfulness could hold answers for you to break through your creative blocks and let your creativity flow. Rooted [...]
We all struggle with our own inner critic. You know, that harsh, judgmental voice inside you that exclaims, “you’re not good enough” or “you’re stupid” or “you can’t do anything right.” This negative self-talk echoes the voices of people in your life who knowingly or unknowingly put you down, such as family members, peers, and [...]
As a therapist, I frequently get asked how to find a good therapist. I always wish I had a simple answer to share, but the truth is that choosing a therapist can be a bit of a process, especially for people who have never been to therapy before. It doesn’t help that therapists are often [...]