I’ve written some posts recently about the impact of losing clients—and even losing one’s therapist—to death, and it strikes me that despite its ubiquity in our lives, death still seems to be... Read more »
Work has always meant more than a paycheck. For many of us, it has been proof of worth. Protection. A way to stay visible in systems that often only notice us when... Read more »
Will and I have discovered certain phrases that help us to make sense of our lives, enabling us to cope with what comes our way. I marvel at how now, in our... Read more »
Imagine waking up not knowing whether the day will be spent under a heavy fog of exhaustion or racing through hours with restless energy. For many living with bipolar depression, this unpredictability... Read more »
Racing thoughts, tension in your muscles, fear in the pit of your stomach, and the alarming sense that disaster is imminent are the trademarks of our modern-day world-weariness. Whether it’s work, relationships,... Read more »
I recently read the biography of Benjamin Franklin,1 and it did not disappoint. Franklin grew up in working-class conditions, starting his career early on as a tradesman and then pivoting into writing... Read more »
When it comes to life, I tend to see myself as fairly optimistic. I believe in progress, I talk about hope, I champion happiness and purpose. And yet, there’s one very specific... Read more »
We’ve all heard of being in the zone—that elusive state of mind where everything clicks. We picture Michael Jordan dominating the NBA Finals, Mickey Mantle stepping up to the plate, or Serena... Read more »