understanding First Responder trauma
“I’m tired all the time. I snap at my wife, the kids, even the guys at work. It’s like I’m under a cloud and I […]
glass half empty or half full?
Last week I was explaining the meaning of “optimist” and “pessimist” to my 12-year-old. I guess I had been throwing those words around lately and […]
my weekly self-care routines
There are things I do daily and weekly to take care of my well-being. If you’d like to read about my daily self-care, you can […]
my daily self-care routine
There are certain anchors or routines in my daily life that I depend on in order to feel my best and function at my best […]
how to handle the thought faucet
As I was watching my thoughts come and go one morning, I became aware that I was treating myself quite shabbily by criticizing, complaining, and […]
self-compassion and the seven caring habits
How have you been treating yourself lately? In a recent blog post I introduced the seven deadly habits and the seven caring habits in the […]
how to get along better with your teen
When kids enter their teens, things change. The way you related to your teen when he was younger may be less effective now as you […]
understanding our behavior and how to start the process of change
Do you ever wonder why at times, it seems difficult to move forward with behaviors that you know will benefit you? While it may seem […]
healthy, thriving relationships: the 7 deadly habits and the 7 caring habits
Do you want to maximize the heck out of the important relationships in your life? In an ideal world, what does a healthy, thriving relationship […]
your Shangri-La (aka quality world) and why it matters
What people, things/experiences, and beliefs do you return to over and over again to satisfy one or more of your basic needs? This is your […]