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Learning about Spoon Theory is a rite of passage for everyone who struggles with chronic illness. Developed in 2003 by writer Christine Miserandino as she was attempting to explain…
Navigating a world where there’s no room for parenthood. When I moved to the U.S. I knew I was giving up many things for a better career. I would…
Connectedness in Childhood “More than any single factor that we can control, connectedness in childhood is the key to a happy adulthood” says Edward Hallowell in “The Childhood Roots…
If it’s Tuesday, this must be Belgium Ten months ago, I embarked on a journey to join my husband on tour to multiple cities across the country. The adventure…
Bad money! Growing up, I had no idea how much money my family had. From what I could tell, we were solidly middle-class and we lived in a fairly…
What do rubber bands, willow trees, and roly-poly dolls have in common? Answer: Flexibility under pressure and the capacity to bounce back after stress. In other words: resilience! The…
Work-related stress When we hear about burnout, we often think about outbursts of rage or someone storming into an office to hand in their resignation letter. But the truth…
In a session I had recently with a couple, a husband told his wife that he wants to help her find peace when she is “off the rails.” He…
How Are You? Good enough! The first memorable time I heard that phrase was when my supervisor responded to my query “How are you?” I was surprised, delighted, and…
Hall of Famers At Bat John Gottman’s research tells us that 67%* of the differences between partners are unresolvable and THIS is the good news. Recently I was talking…
Boundaries are the root of self-care and are necessary for creating a healthy life. They are limits we create for ourselves to have the life we want and deserve…
Valentine’s Day, the day that celebrates love, acknowledges the love, whatever its form, that surrounds you. Don`t wait for the Valentine; become the one. Be the embodiment of the…
