Honey, We Need To Talk
Does this statement make you cringe? I know it does for a lot of people. When someone says, “we need to talk,” it usually means a tough conversation is about to happen. As cliche as it might sound, the reality is that we do need to talk. It is a myth that a happy marriage […]
What to do When Your Kid Calls You Selfish
“Don’t you know that Mommy and Daddy think you and your brother are the most important people in the world?” a mother asks rhetorically as she tries to reassure her son. Imagine her surprise when her son responds, “No, Mommy, you think you are more important than I am.” Needless to say she had a […]
Even an April Fool Knows This!
I’ll never forget what my Social Psychology professor told me the first day of class: Social Psychology proves theories that most of us already know to be true. Once again, a social psychologist, Eli Finkel of Northwestern University, has proven the obvious: Happy Marriages Take Work. Duh! If you’re curious about the backstory of this research, […]
The Balance Paradox
Lately, a lot of my clients are feeling out of whack. It’s not just from slipping on slush or from shoveling snow. It is because of what the weather has done to their ability to balance demands of being themselves. Balance: that elusive, mythical Atlantis where (if we ever found it) we would feel at ease. Here […]
Sometimes You Just Need to Hug It Out
Do you remember that old Diana Ross song?”Reach out and touch somebody’s hand.Make this world a better place, if you can.” Ms. Ross knew what she was singing about: the simple act of touching really does offer a plethora of benefits. From our earliest moments, touch is a critical factor in our social development and […]
I Have So Many Questions For You
Happy New Year! I Have So Many Questions For You! How was your break? How was your holiday? Did you make a New Year Resolution? How is it going so far? Yes, I realize I sound like a second grader on her first day back at school, but I am so excited to catch up […]
Why I Love My Birthday (and you should love yours too)!
Anyone who knows personally, knows that I love my birthday. I was a little hesitant to write about it in a professional capacity, but I preach authenticity, so here goes. Before I delve into my love of my birthday, I want to address 3 common reasons that others give for birthday dread: “I don’t […]
You Never Know Where Inspiration Will Strike
Today’s article was inspired by a Swiffer commercial. (Yes, I use their products. No, I am not a paid spokesperson.) The commercial features Lee and Morty Kaufman, an adorable couple who have been married for 44 years. They are clearly proud of their relationship, calling it a happy union. I love this commercial because it […]
Don’t You Deserve an Upgrade?
Imagine that you are headed off on a little getaway for the weekend. You and your favorite traveling buddy have booked a flight and a nice hotel for a few days of “me time.” Sounds pretty good, right? Now imagine that by some stroke of fortune, you are both upgraded to first class on your […]
Nobody Says, “Hell Maybe!”
I am really excited and a little nervous. I am about to reconnect with an old friend that I haven’t been able to spend time with for about a year. My friend is yoga. Yes, I am aware how dorky I sound, but give me a chance to explain. For about 15 years, when the […]
