“Truly perfect is becoming friendly with your imperfections on the way to doing something remarkable”- Seth Godin Many of us strive for perfection in our lives. In fact, perfectionism is often seen as a comfort, like having the perfect job, perfect partner, perfect children, perfect house, or finding the perfect vacation spot. So, being a…
DetailsMindfulness. We hear this term bandied about a lot. But what does it really mean, and how does it help us? There are many definitions of mindfulness, from being in the moment to focusing on the what is and not the what if. We will explore this term and ways to become mindful. A…
DetailsAlmost everywhere you look these days, there are reminders of times gone by. Streaming services regularly release reboots of long-ago stories, such as NBC’s Quantum Leap and Netflix’s Cobra Kai. Retailers are advertising scrunchies, tracksuits, and 90’s jeans. Songs like “Eye of the Tiger” and “Take On Me” are trending on TikTok. The Instagram account…
DetailsCertainly, the majority of adolescents and adults have heard the term ADHD and most have at least a basic understanding of the meaning of this acronym, which means Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Yet ADHD, which is a neurodevelopmental disorder, is often mischaracterized as a simple problem with one’s ability to pay attention or stay in one’s…
DetailsFor those of you who may not know me, I am a psychologist whose work specializes in the treatment of sexual and relationship difficulties. Much of my work as a sex and relationship therapist involves working with both couples and individuals. In the last 35+ years of psychotherapy, I have frequently encountered couples presenting for…
DetailsDo the following statements sound familiar? I’m afraid people important to me may find out that I’m not as capable as they think I am. I feel my success has been due to some kind of luck. I often compare my ability to those around me and think they may be more intelligent than I…
DetailsThere is no shortage of what to occupy our minds with these days. While this feels like it’s never been worse, as long as our brains have had their current structure, which is estimated to be only 200 million years old,[1] “it’s the same as it ever was,”[2] or as noted in the book of…
DetailsPickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in America. Chances are, pickleball courts are popping up all over your town, most likely replacing a few tennis courts. Ever wonder why this sport has grown so quickly in popularity? To start, pickleball can be played by people of all ages and all skill levels. You don’t…
DetailsWe’ve all had moments of forgetfulness, difficulty remembering where we put our car keys, or even remembering people’s names. Normal right? But with time, you may notice that the forgetfulness turns into forgetting to shut off the stove, remembering what you did yesterday, getting lost going to familiar places, or even taking medications on time.…
DetailsParents today too often find themselves speaking to their children about the violence that seems to permeate the news. The recent school shooting in Texas raises questions for kids of all ages and has triggered many parents to ask us how to talk to them about it. First take a moment to consider your own…
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