People-pleasing contains immense hope, but it’s also conflict-averse. Within that hope is a magical idea, indicating that if one were to perfectly adapt to their environment, everything would “turn out fine.” The... Read more »
Becky (not her real name) just completed a project she was very proud of. She poured her heart and soul into the work, and countless hours. Was it perfect? No. Was it... Read more »
The brain and body benefits of holistic practices like traditional martial arts are clear. While earlier research focused more on athletic activities, sport, and competition in adults, more recent work has expanded... Read more »
Think back, if you will, to the last time you were deprived of something that you love. When was the last time you lost something—temporarily—and realized just how much you loved it... Read more »
Friday, October 10th marked World Mental Health Day, a global effort to shine a spotlight on emotional well-being. This focus should continue, not just on one earmarked day, but every day. I... Read more »
I have never been good at saying “no.” My default response to invitations, favors, and requests of any kind is “Totally!” “Absolutely!” or the most self-betraying of all, “Can’t wait!” I will... Read more »
The teenage brain is built to help young people explore the questions, “Who am I?” and “Where do belong?” Answering these questions isn’t a solitary endeavor. It’s a profoundly social one. As... Read more »
When life gets hectic, be it getting late for work, a never-ending stream of “important projects,” or your children needing most of your attention, a million little things can make your mind... Read more »
Living with ADHD as a woman often brings a double challenge — managing ADHD symptoms while coping with anxiety. Research shows that anxiety disorders are among the most common co-occurring conditions with... Read more »
One day, I’m going to move to Southern California and become a Buddhist! As these words hung in the air, I was overwhelmed by the urge to take them back, but it... Read more »