In these times of deep political division, I still revert to this sense of knowing better than others. The thought of relating to “them” or the “other” political leanings makes me tense up. My defenses are locked and loaded. Nonetheless, we can find common ground in what we share fundamentally- the same basic needs and emotional responses.

Boundaries help us protect our emotional space, preserve our well-being, and foster mutual respect with others. Yet, for many, expressing those boundaries is daunting and often accompanied by feelings of guilt that temps us to scrap the effort all together.

If there was one therapist-y message I could shout from the mountains it would be that you deserve your own love, acceptance, and compassion. ...The work of developing a caring, accepting, and compassionate relationship with ourselves IS the work of recovery and healing.

A cool way to seem smart is to reflect someone’s own wisdom back at them. Steering people towards their own answers is the slick trick to giving the best advice.

Here’s 7 strategies for giving amazing “advice”…

Life is full of setbacks, hardships, screw ups and screw overs. We all must figure out how to cope without losing our minds!

That’s why we have defense mechanisms.

The Star Wars Saga portrays a connecting force that binds us to something bigger, to meaning, and to strength. THE Force. Tapping into The Force, translated from lore to life is a well-honed emotional/sensory awareness that beckons us to a place of meaningful connection with ourselves, people around us, and the whole universe. Journey with me into the ways of the Emotional Jedi.

Think you’re “smart” enough to steer clear of destructive habits and addictive behavior?

Think again.

Amidst the barrage of social media, office politics, and small talk our daily lives are subject to, genuine human connection might feel like a rare commodity. However, beyond superficial social exchanges, lie a profound truth: Real emotions are the currency of meaningful relationships.

Workplace stress – it’s unavoidable, written off as “normal”, but often taking its toll on our well-being and general happiness. Thankfully with the right know how we can pull our selves back into balance and create a more satisfying work life.