There 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…
DetailsProcrastination is nothing new. In 700 B.C., the ancient Greek poet, Hesiod proclaimed his tendency against procrastination in a poem, “Work and Days.” He said, “Do not put your work off till tomorrow and the day after.” Conversely, years later, Mark Twain quipped, “never put off till tomorrow what you can do the day after…
DetailsOver the past several months, we have all witnessed the devastation of the Russian attacks on Ukraine. There are endless images and stories of death, destruction, and the flight of refugees, along with tales of heroism. Maybe your kids have seen frightening videos on social media or the news and are asking questions, or perhaps…
DetailsThis is a question I am commonly asked at dinner parties, other community gatherings, and of course, in the office. It’s no surprise since the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) reports that major depression is the most widespread mental disorder in the United States, with roughly 21 million adults having had a Major Depressive…
DetailsI recently read two articles in the New York Times that got me thinking. In “How to Get Back the Time Covid Stole,” Tim Urban points out that our lives are time-limited, and by using “depressing math,” we can calculate approximately how many times of a certain activity we have left. For example, if you…
DetailsWhen asked why we watch the news, most of us will cite the importance of staying up to date on current events. Whether it be the COVID-19 pandemic or Russia’s attack on the Ukraine, we often feel compelled to stay informed about what’s going on in the world. However, research has emerged suggesting that repeatedly…
DetailsOne of the major reasons couples come into my office seeking help is because of a breakdown in communication. I will often see couples whose communication patterns have broken down, and the result is constant bickering or raised voices and defensiveness. One of the biggest traps that couples fall into is, assuming what the other…
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