Have you ever noticed when having a conversation with someone that you miss part of what they are saying because you are planning your response? I know I have been…
A client of mine recently shared some really positive feedback she received from her boss. For weeks, she has been stressed and anxious about research she has been working on…
I spend a lot of time listening to people recount emotionally painful experiences. In doing so, I have witnessed a huge range of reactions from people to their own emotional…
I recently posted the below meme that lists common ways we dismiss our own feelings. My intention was to remind everyone how important it is not to invalidate ourselves by…
When my kids were young, I was very conscious of not cursing in front of them. While I admit that I can have a “colorful” vocabulary at times, I did…
On Mother’s Day morning I was lucky enough to drink coffee in bed and scroll through Facebook prom pictures with my son while my daughter and her friend made a…
I was on my way to work when my “check engine” light came on. Actually, it would be more accurate to say that a yellow exclamation mark glared at me…
It is fairly common for clients to tell me that they don’t like conflict. At least one part of my internal response is typically “you and me both.” I hate…
On Wednesday afternoons I shuttle my son and two friends to their afternoon practice. It is a great opportunity to listen to what’s on their minds. In a recent ride,…
This time last year I spent a few weeks feeling very sad and anxious. I am talking about “sitting in my closet crying” type of sad and anxious. There was nothing…