The Blog of Dr. Linda L. Moore

This time of year -- from about Thanksgiving to the New Year -- is often distinguished by many of the adults literally disappearing.  Well, let me explain that a little differently: Adults, at any time…

Sometimes structured review and reflection helps. If you are in one of those "spaces" for some reason, here's an exercise to try.  You just need paper and pen and some down time. This is what…

Whenever you read this -- either right before the holiday or after -- the intent is to think carefully about how you spend your time.... and obviously with whom! And if it's after the holiday  think…

Positive Psychology has become a solid aspect of research in the area of happiness and well-being. And Professor Martin Seligman has spent many years writing and researching what contributes to our well-being ... thus our…

First a DISCLAIMER.  These ideas come either from doctors I know or research. Regardless, I've explored all of the suggestions as a result of questions that come from my clients.... And found, for many, many…

When any of us struggles with something we WANT -- like HAPPINESS -- it can help to define the personal meaning that word holds for YOU. No one is ever happy consistently, but many think…

The question has to be changed to something that is specific to your life, your life events, and the identification of what/who is challenging your happiness. What's wrong with me? takes you down a dark alley…

RECEIVING -- Almost anything -- is hard for many.  So If accepting affirmations from others feels equally hard or perhaps harder than self affirmation, let's examine tools for "taking in."  And keep in mind that…

That's a significant "declaration".....first, what does it actually mean? If it's "I can't get people to do what I want them/need them to do" -- then that's likely a "control issue." And that just means…

Assessing which "side of the visual softball" of self esteem is harder for each of us to develop and maintain is a bit of a toss up. And more challenging is when both are difficult.…