#ValentinesDay is only a week away. Loneliness, desperation, and feelings of worthlessness are not uncommon at this time of year. Some of those feelings can cause deep darkness and even depression for many. So, what is the answer? Is it finding someone? Is it having a fancy date? In short:…
As I spoke about in my last blog, patience is not only a virtue but something we desperately need to attain so that we can appreciate our present. One of the most profound causes of my anxiety is knowing where I want to be and knowing how far I am…
Ego is, without a doubt, the largest stumbling block to knowledge, innovation, and growth (both personal and collective). We see it daily. People arguing on social media and on TV, and even professionals trying to point out that they are the expert. Yes, COVID-19 has brought it to the forefront…
My very first hash-tag was #KindnessRipples. The more I practice being open, thoughtful, and kind, themore I feel the hashtag to be relevant and true. One thing I want to make clear is that it is not easy topractice kindness. The more it is practiced, however, the easier it becomes.…
There are two types of stress that we want to address. The first is normal stress, something that keeps us alert and helps us pay bills on time, get to an appointment on time, and function in a world that demands much from us. This stress is connected to a…
In my life, I have faced, as we all have, massive obstacles. Sometimes facing those obstacles overwhelms our sense of self, dragging us down into the negative, harming our self-esteem, our feeling of self-worth, and putting us into a dangerous and destructive tailspin. I am fully aware that there is…
One of the most powerful tools that we have in our mental health toolbox is humility. It may not be one of my favorites, as we all enjoy our ego, our strengths, and tasting victory. The only problem with all of us is that we often choose to win at…