“The things most people want to know about are usually none of their business.” ~ George Bernard Shaw I love my series, and I recently sank onto the sofa with some Netflix and my favorite gossip-characters and a bag of cookies. But in real life, we don’t like gossips or nosy people as much as … Read more
Depression is tricky. It can sneak up on us and embed itself into our lives without us even realizing it. As a result, we lose interest in what we once enjoyed and start feeling hopeless or sad. This makes it even more challenging to stay positive when we face new challenges. Fortunately, there are tools … Read more
Do you… – Put off sending that email because you are worried about your boss’s response? – Think anything done imperfectly is a failure even though you and your team did your best? – Keep going and burning the midnight oil, ignoring the signs that you need a break and are worthy of rest? – … Read more
General physicians, surgeons, cardiologists, neurologists, pediatricians, and other medical specialists have challenging jobs. Not only are they tending to patients, but they are often studying to further their careers and stay up to date on the latest technology and techniques to give their clients the best care. Most of them work long, grueling hours, and … Read more
No relationship is perfect or a walk in the park. It requires hard work, respect, kindness, trust, authenticity, an open mind, and commitment. So it’s probably a shock if you think, “I hate my husband” after you’ve pledged your undying love for each other – before the wedding, during the “I dos,” and since then. … Read more
Romantic partners come and go, but your true friends will always be there for you. But what if something happens and you and your friend break up? A friendship breakup can (and usually does) hurt more than when you have your heart broken by your lover, and it probably feels like your heart has a … Read more
For those unfamiliar with the term “bed rotting,” I am sure you are thinking what I was when I first heard it. You had a mental image of an ancient and worn-out mattress. A bed that is dingy and stained with body sweat, and the springs are worn and poke you in the side. You may have … Read more
Parents with a newborn in the NICU face many unimaginable emotions and are overloaded with a wealth of information. The need for kind, thoughtful words and support is at an all-time high. While I know you may have many questions for the parents, it’s important to remember that they have hundreds of questions themselves. So … Read more
In life, it seems we have two choices. We can be nice or nasty. While we’re not necessarily nice all the time, we can choose whether we want to be nicer or nastier. Being self-aware and prosocial is what helps make life pleasant and positive for those whose paths we cross. My first experience with … Read more
A soul friend. What an attractive word and idea, especially in this day and age where we assign the word “friend” to anyone who comes along as a way to ease our loneliness. In fact, you may call your neighbor, colleague, drinking buddies, and acquaintances your friends. But stop for a moment … and ask yourself, … Read more