2020 may be more stressful than most years, but there is no reason for stress to disrupt the joy of the season. It is OK if things do not go as …
Do we need all the answers?
People have always sought to explain why things happen. Throughout history, we have used religion, science, myths and fables to to explain our …
The Pursuit of Happiness
There is an essential ingredient for the experience of happiness. This ingredient is also one of our most powerful DBT skills. This theory has been …
Finding Peace with Willingness
Be like water. This is a common theme in Eastern traditions -- to be like water. Water can be strong and powerful and destructive. It can also be …
Loving Kindness
Extending loving kindness toward ourselves, people we love, or people who hurt us is essentially having compassion for ourselves and others. It is …
Live by your values
When we live by our values, things seem "right." If we are not living by the values that we set for ourselves, the consequence is guilt, depression, …
See Yourself Into It!
Visualize it and then reinforce it and build momentum with positive affirmations. This may sound crazy. And if you have not participated in this …
Tools to Help You Rewrite the Script
The thoughts in our heads may not be true. However, we accept them as the truth. If they are negative and hurtful, there is no reason to keep them …
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Cognitive Distortions
Cognitive distortions, as the name implies, occur when we change or twist information from the environment to correlate with our current belief. This …
Happy New Year … And Be Happy!
Some people choose to set New Year's Resolutions for the upcoming year. My advice on the matter is to set goals -- both long-term and short-term -- …