Mar 4, 2026 | Happiness Fulfillment & Self Esteem |
The world feels scary right now. Not headline-scary in a distant, abstract way—but the kind of scary that seeps into our bodies. The kind that tightens your chest when you scroll the news, overhear a conversation, or sit quietly a little too long with your thoughts....
Feb 26, 2026 | Stress Relief |
Stress gets a bad reputation. We talk about it as if it’s something to eliminate, conquer, or outrun. We download apps to reduce it, schedule vacations to escape it, and tell ourselves that once this busy season is over, we’ll finally feel better. But here’s the truth...
Feb 11, 2026 | Happiness Fulfillment & Self Esteem |
At some point in our lives, most of us receive feedback that lands more like a punch than a gift. It might come in the form of a sharp comment, a passive-aggressive remark, an outright cruel judgment, or “feedback” delivered with far more aggression than care. And...
Jan 21, 2026 | Stress Relief
One of my clients recently used a word that stopped me in my tracks. He said, “I’m really good at forecasting.” At first, that sounded like a useful skill. Strategic. Thoughtful. Maybe even wise. But as he continued, it became clear what he meant. “I forecast being...
Jan 8, 2026 | Happiness Fulfillment & Self Esteem
My rescue goldendoodle, Ralph, is a 2.5-year-old bundle of contradictions. He’s big, fluffy, rambunctious, and wildly affectionate—and at the same time, he’s afraid of almost everything. Loud noises, unfamiliar people, sudden movements… you name it, Ralph will jump....
Dec 24, 2025 | Happiness Fulfillment & Self Esteem
Many years ago my husband was invited to a cultural work trip to China with other orthodontists and their spouses. Neither of us had ever traveled much farther than an all-inclusive in Mexico (which is lovely) but we said yes, despite being somewhat unsure of this...
