The process of manifesting was the focus of Rhonda Byrne’s bestselling book The Secret, which sold more than 30 million copies. Essentially, manifestation is bringing something tangible into your life through attraction and belief and through the process of outwardly...
In general, self-confidence is related to how much value a person places on themselves and their ability to hold that favorable attitude. Additionally, it includes the capacity to retain such positive beliefs in situations that are challenging, especially situations...
Rejection is a fact of life. I often share with my patients that if they want to avoid rejection then they must avoid relationships altogether as it’s inevitable. Our reaction to rejection will vary based on our attachment style, the type of rejection (resulting from...
Life is so fleeting. If you live it fully and with intention, you’re more likely to live a life you’re personally proud of. In order to do so we need to be expansive, flexible and open ourselves to challenges, vulnerability and discomfort. There are 8 skills you can...
This is part 2 of my article Why We Get Triggered and Spiral Out of Control: Stop Activation in its Tracks. This article is a continuation and speaks to what to do when you get triggered to contribute to increased self-awareness, more mindful behaviors, thus...
Fear of the unknown and uncertainty typically brings up feelings of worry and concern. For young adults who may not have experienced or been exposed to a lot of transition and adversity, the thought of entering college can be fraught with panic and intimidation. There...
Because our limbic system, sympathetic nervous system, and amygdala are suited to anticipate danger, our body and mind often spiral so significantly that we experience a genuine sense of lack of control. We lose touch with our rational thoughts and bodily sensations...
Mindfulness Resources Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life with the Heart of a Buddha by Tara Brach Radical Compassion: Learning to Love Yourself and Your World with the Practice of RAIN by Tara Brach How to Meditate: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your...
Recently the New York Times published an article, “Lean into Negative Emotions. It’s the Healthy Thing to Do.” It spoke to current research, suggesting that our perspective on our emotions can substantially affect our mental health. I wasn’t surprised to see this...
We form positive and negative habits throughout our lives. And once a habit is formed, it’s hard to break free of it. It’s as if our brain stops fully participating in decision making and relies on our automatic routines. Our brains form neural pathways that get...
