It’s holiday season, and, if you are like me, you’ll probably be sitting down and watching at least a portion of “It’s a Wonderful Life” yet again. In Frank Capra’s timeless story,... Read more »
We often think of the “ADHD tax” as financial—the late fees for missed payments or the cost of replacing lost items. But there is a heavier, emotional tax paid by adults with... Read more »
There is a moment in every career when the external markers of success stop being enough. It is not always tied to age, though it often arrives around midlife. It can show... Read more »
We have all been there. You match with someone new, or maybe you just had a confusing first date. Immediately, you take a screenshot, open your group chat, and hit send with... Read more »
Everyone’s heard that expression, “Life is for the living.” I’ve always assumed living in this context was a noun referencing all people currently alive. Now I’m looking at it as a verb.... Read more »
As a psychologist interested in challenges throughout the life cycle, I have had the pleasure of working with those just beginning their life journey and those at the end. Not surprisingly, many... Read more »
Struggling with feeling good enough can all at once be both a lifelong struggle and also something you tend to forget about on a day-to-day, conscious level. So instead of being aware... 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 »
Children hold insights and wisdom in important parts of life that adults often lose, forget, or have to put aside in the service of other adulting tasks. Kids are often better at... Read more »
Countless numbers come together to create the richness and depth of my life. Interestingly, as I age, the definition of “old” changes. 71: how many birthdays I have enjoyed; 40: how old... Read more »