Tag Archives: stress

Perfectionism and How it Impacts Our Life

There is a constant demand for authenticity in a culture that strives for perfection. I don’t think these two things can coexist… in fact, I believe that perfection doesn’t exist. In a recent post I describe perfection as a mirage.  Perfection is like a Mirage that we see when we’re in crisis in the hotContinue reading “Perfectionism and How it Impacts Our Life”

Find Your “Bubble of Love”

Over the past five days I have been at a conference in Washington D.C. with thousands of therapists, psychologists, social workers, and helping people. In person and online we joined together at the Psychotherapy Network Symposium. It was extra special to be in the company of my fantastic co-workers and supervisor. Last year was transformative,Continue reading “Find Your “Bubble of Love””

What Does Your Fear Mean?

Understanding your fears (what you think, feel, and how you behave) is the first step in changing behavior that leads to less suffering.

The Unicorn Cupcake: A Recipe For Communicating Feelings and Needs

This recipe is a magical tool you can use to communicate with your family, friends, coworkers, partner, and even strangers who get invade your space.

February Goal Check In

It’s February, the month of love. Or is it?  In January we tend to create goals, set our New Year resolutions, and make big plans and set up high expectations for ourselves. In February we may still be riding the “high” of the new year, or settling for, “I’ll try again next year”. Maybe inContinue reading “February Goal Check In”