Category Archives: Life Balance 101

In my office, this week alone I have heard about 5 arguments, dozens of bits of misinformation, and plenty of irritation -- all over text messages that resulted in terribly poor communication. So, what's the…

In an  NPR interview, Lear, now 93 shared TWO WORDS of his best thinking about life ....OVER AND NEXT!  He also described the space/time in between over and next as a HAMMOCK...or as "This Moment."…

Meditation is sometimes deceptively simple and while SIMPLE is indeed a major component of the practice, the question of "AM I DOING IT RIGHT"  is always there.  So that's the best thing for any of…

When I first began studying psychology, "developmental tasks" were on my mind as well as glaring at me from text books....... The reason?  I felt I was always "behind" in my developmental tasks.... more about…

From Arianna Huffington's new book, THE SLEEP REVOLUTION, in which she describes both the necessities and benefits of sleep -- AND has established NAP ROOMS in her offices for employees --to countless apps and articles,…

POSSIBLE POWERFUL POSITIVES IN PROCRASTINATING! Does that string of words create a sigh of relief? Or a frown of disapproval? Or maybe, a question: just what could this psychologist be thinking? First, it's not my…

Many if not most people want to cheer for or identify with the wining team; to "come out on top" or simply, to win an argument--  And most of us DISLIKE being wrong.  The question…

This is more of a self revelation/reflection. Or perhaps even some form of confession? Coming clean with my own behavior on a topic I am regularly confronting clients about?  You be the judge. I've had…

One of the pleasures in teaching people how to meditate is hearing the results.  Here are some examples: -I'm sleeping so much better -I'm in a better mood, no I'm just happier -My anxiety has…