Emotional Health

Emotional Health

There Is a Positive Side to Negative Thinking

The power of positive thinking is deeply ingrained in our society. Platoons of self-help writers and life coaches encourage us…

Emotional Health

The Dark Side of Loving Your Job

Believe it or not, there is a downside to loving your job—it could lead to depression. This is just one…

Emotional Health

How to Bust That Stress

The holidays are over…and yet you are still feeling stressed. You probably already know some potential remedies—exercise…listen to soothing music…meditate.…

Emotional Health

How to Beat Burnout

In 2019, the World Health Organization updated its definition of burnout, classifying the consequences of chronic workplace stress as a…

Emotional Health

Simple Way to Protect Your Brain

Do you have a close friend—someone supportive and willing to listen to you even at 3:00 in the morning? I…

Emotional Health

The Science of Grief

If you’ve endured the loss of a loved one, you don’t need anyone to explain what grief feels like. But…

Emotional Health

Don’t Get Boxed In By Fear

If you have an intense fear of snakes, dogs, heights or tight spaces, you are not alone. An estimated 10%…

Emotional Health

The Surprising Science of Happiness

What does it mean to be truly “happy”? Few concepts seem as simple—even young children can tell you if they’re…

Emotional Health

The Upside Of Regret

Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien” was French singer Edith Piaf’s final hit. If your French is rusty, that song title…

Common Threads

Rediscover the Many Wonderful Moments of The Past Year

I just received the final photo proofs from my daughter’s September wedding. Perfect timing since it’s time for my trek…

Emotional Health

Let Go of Envy…and Feel Happier

Envy may be considered one of the seven deadly sins, but it’s actually a perfectly normal, universal emotion. With envy,…

Common Threads

Please Don’t Pass The Baby

Holding and cooing at a baby is a two way communication… while you may think the infant is adorable they may feel differently. Give them their space.

Emotional Health

Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum’s 3 Steps to Happiness—Sarah Hiner Talks to Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum

Dr. Teitelbaum’s three steps to happiness include releasing yourself from blame, comparisons and guilt. Attend to what feels good…happiness will follow.

Grief

Finding Meaning in Grief After the Death of a Loved one

Finding meaning following the death of a loved one is often an essential step in the grieving process.

Grief

Working Through the Grief and Guilt of COVID

Applied Psychologist shares how to deal with the grief of loss and the guilt that you couldn’t say goodbye when a loved one dies of COVID.