“God I’m such an idiot”, you think to yourself as you get an email back from your boss pointing out the things missing from your weekly report. “Of course I can’t find my way there! I’m so stupid”, you worry as you finish giving directions to a friend. Do these thoughts sound familiar to Read more about Be Kind To Yourself[…]
Check out my contribution to a prominent UK relationship advice website! Top 3 Relationship Killers You Need To Avoid – Tips From 62 Famous Experts Tip #1 – Not communicating One of the first things I always ask someone in individual therapy when they tell me about something that upsets them about their partner or Read more about Top 3 Relationship Killers[…]
You are talking to your friend about your argument last night with your wife. After venting and beginning to feel a bit better, you ask him about the last time he and his wife argued. He can’t remember. In fact, in the past few years, he genuinely thinks they haven’t had a single fight. Sounds Read more about What Happy Couples Do: Argue[…]
Two people are in the middle of the exact same, seemingly boring and rote situation. Their phones have started buzzing because they got a message from someone. Both of them get up to look at their devices to see what the text says. They both look briefly, put the phone down, and resume what they Read more about How Do You View The World?[…]
You’ve been married for 5 years. Your spouse comes home from work and leaves their coat on the chair even though they know it drives you nuts not to just put it in the closet. Then they bring up the furniture. This is the other argument you’ve been having for as long as you can Read more about What Happy Couples Do: Pick Their Battles[…]
Romantic comedies and other such movies have severely distorted our ideas about what it means to truly be in love. Women may lose it over Ryan Gosling, Ryan Reynolds, or other leading men named Ryan that they (and their male counterparts) often forget what real romance looks like. Yes, I will admit that it would Read more about Couples In Trouble: Make Deposits Into Your Partner’s Emotional Bank Account[…]
It’s one of those mornings. You are searching for your keys and, again, can’t seem to find them. You look everywhere: by the door, in your laptop bag, your nightstand, under the bed, and everywhere in between. Like a bad joke in a romantic comedy, where do you find them? They are in the freezer. Read more about ADD in Adults: More Common Than You Think[…]
Walking to work and you just can’t help but think “What’s the point? I’m exhausted and obviously today is going to be a horrible day” or maybe “My boss didn’t smile at me when I waved goodbye last night. He clearly is mad at me for that error on the proposal I submitted”. We have Read more about Managing Anxiety and Depression: Automatic Negative Thoughts[…]
Sometimes in life we come across an issue or a problem where there seems to be no solution. You may feel like you have tried absolutely everything but no matter what technique or coping skill you use, it simply doesn’t cut it. You feel like nothing is working. At a certain point, you may even Read more about Fake It Till You Make It[…]
When we are overwhelmed, stressed, sad, or generally just not feeling great, it is normal to also feel angry, regretful, or resentful about having the latter feelings. You may ask yourself “Why can’t I just get over this?” or “What is wrong with me that I get so upset in these situations?” Judgmental thoughts towards Read more about Let Go of Self Judgment[…]
