As a mental health counselor, I find that many of my clients struggle with a central issue related to their wellness: Do I deserve it? ...

Meet Ringo. He knows a thing or two about contentment. Most dogs do. It's not something he has to work at or develop as a skill; it is...

At age 49, Jenna was excited to start her new life. After 22 years in a corporate position with a company she loved, she decided to go...

In today’s world, there is no shortage of discussions and resources on the topic of that over-commoditized term, “self-love.” We are...

Wayne Dyer, inspirational author and speaker, said that there are only two emotions: fear and love. Reflecting on the 'wheel of emotions'...

Pay attention to how often you use the word but. This little three-letter conjunction has the power to dismiss, undo, diminish or deny...

It was one of those tear-jerker moments I caught while absently channel surfing and landing on America's Got Talent. A young woman, who...

In the aftermath of a tragedy, scrambling to make sense of the damage is understandable, but this often leads to a “blame game” where...

Every one of us engages in automatic behaviors we are not aware of. From facial expressions, to verbal responses in certain situations,...

I recently attended a memorial celebration at a community hospice for the loved ones of those who had died there. I reflected on the...

If you search for evidence of others' success, you will find it. If you want to know how much more attractive others are compared to you,...

At age 49, Stacy was excited to start her new life. After 22 years in a corporate position with a company she loved, she decided to go...

We have been given this one life. It's a flash in the pan, though sometimes it can feel interminable. "Pain is slow," a friend once said....

We all have them. We expect the sun to rise, that we’ll get to our destination safely, that people will be relatively decent and...

Who hasn't wailed: "Why does this happen to me?" Walking into dog poop when you're in a hurry. Technical difficulties that just won't let...

Perfectionism hurts. A relentless striving to meet impossibly high standards - or to avoid the pain of a rigid interpretation of failure...

Many of my clients - probably many people in general - wonder if how they feel is just their "normal." Near-constant anxiety, chronic...