Let behaviors guide how you feel
Let behaviors guide how you feel
Have you ever noticed that certain things you do influence how you feel? For example, feeling really joyful after spending time with good friends. Or, feeling sad when you watch a heart-wrenching movie?…
My mental health year in review and next year strategy
My mental health year in review and my step by step strategy for building resilience in 2023. Don't treat your mental health any differently than your physical health. Please build a strategy for your mental workouts…
Acknowledging our wins
In a world measured in sprint cycles and task lists, we are always expected to look toward the future, and anxiously anticipate our next project. While this process functions to propel us forward, we are perpetually left in a state in which we do not feel enough…
Cultivating gratitude
What is gratitude? Gratitude is the feeling of appreciation in response to what one has received, whether tangible or abstract. It is felt and expressed in many forms. We can cultivate gratitude of the past by…
Opposite actions to change strong emotions
Emotions permeate every aspect of our lives. They elevate us during triumphant gains, and plummet us during devastating losses. They are such an universal part of the human experience that psychologist Paul Eckman has identified…
Tips for improving emotional intelligence
I keep on hearing about “emotional intelligence,” how do I harness it? The practice of emotional intelligence begins with mindfulness skills. Taking even a minute to check in with how you are feeling can have a…
Mindful breathing for stress reduction
Certain kinds of mindful breathing can activate your parasympathetic nervous system which initiates the relaxation response, depresses heart rate, blood pressure and respiration…
Taking a mindful break
Many of you have shared with me that the current pace of life does not feel sustainable — between constantly shifting COVID-19 landscapes and ongoing sociopolitical conflicts around the world — it has been a…
Ask a psychologist: Practical tips to manage stress
For many, this is an especially busy time of the year. If you are feeling overwhelmed, consider the following stress management tips. Keep in mind that stress isn’t a bad thing. There is a well-known Yerkes-Dodson Law that suggests there is such a thing as an “optimal” level of stress…
6 simple ways to become more grateful
One of the most powerful ways to rewire the brain for more joy and less stress is to focus on gratitude. Earlier this year, I wrote about importance of cultivating gratitude in daily living. Here are 6 simple ways to become more grateful…