Positivity

It’s been a tumultuous year so far, with lots going on personally, as well as unsettling current events on a global scale. All around me it seems friends and family are struggling with health issues, mental health, conflict and uncertainty. And I’m certainly not feeling my usual optimistic, ambitious self…

There are days when everything flows. You move from task to task with quiet precision. The kettle boils just as the toast pops up, your coat pockets contain exactly what you need, and your body cooperates. On such mornings, you think – though you try not to say it aloud…

“So much pressure to be positive and I am down!” This is a phrase I hear over and over from my clients. Of course, the reason they are seeing a psychotherapist is because things aren’t going well. Something in their lives needs to change…

Are you having trouble keeping hope alive right now? Especially as we all witness or live through the gut-wrenching effects of wildfires, hurricanes, earthquakes, war and genocide, and political turmoil around the world. I’ve been thinking about hope a lot lately…

It’s been a tough several years for many. At a global level, we battled a pandemic and now face senseless wars, political division, climate change, forest fires, heartbreaking headlines, and on and on. On an individual level, life is full of challenges for each of us. It would be really easy…

We all complain now and then. It’s human nature. But it’s a slippery slope and the more we complain, the worse it gets. When it gets out of control and becomes a habit, we’ve contracted that insidious disease known as negativitis. Inflammation of negative thinking…

By the time you’re over 60, you’ve had at least one, maybe more, significant love relationships. If you’re reading this article, chances are good that you’re single now. It’s a fact: Love brings both good and bad to our lives. Being in love is the most exciting feeling…

Do people smile because they are happy? Or, are people happy because they smile? These questions get to the heart of life after 60. Of course, both statements are true. Smiles are a reflection of how we feel. But, at the same time, happiness requires conscious effort.

As we get older, we accumulate more than just wisdom and memories – we also collect a habit of overthinking. Reflection is a beautiful thing, but let’s be honest. Sometimes it turns into an exhausting mental marathon. Have you ever found yourself lying in bed at night, mentally rewriting a conversation from three days ago? […]

Amidst the natural disasters, troubling news and unsettled political climate that surrounds me lately, I’ve had to level up my intentions for a peaceful and content life, adding a few extra habits into my daily practice that help me maintain an optimistic spirit, even when it feels…