Once, two lumberjacks were tasked with chopping wood for ten hours every day. One lumberjack chopped constantly throughout the ten hours and never paused or took a break. The other lumberjack chopped wood for nine hours, but every day, he also took one hour off in the...
An earthquake in Morocco. Wildfires in Canada. Flooding in Manhattan. A pandemic. More terrorist attacks. Another war. The barrage of bad news feels endless. Every headline, every talking head on TV, every push notification on our phones, or panicked Instagram...
By Dr. Erin Jacklin In my work as a psychologist I often get asked the question: Why does therapy heal? My answer is quite different that you might think. We all desire a witness, someone who sees us in a way that feels true, and accepts us as we are (even as we...
For many people, holidays are a great source of comfort and joy—a time to see family, participate in fun traditions, or start new ones with loved ones. However, for others, the holidays can be stressful and overwhelming. Many people may feel obligated to attend family...
Many people struggle with good sleep hygiene and sleep habits, especially around the holidays. We tend to stay up later, watch movies closer to bedtime, eat later, drink more, and have more added stressors that may impact our sleep. But DON’T PANIC, the good news is...
The holidays are often a time when invites to social gatherings, parties, and family come flooding in. For some, this is the best part of the holidays, but for others, the social overload can cause more anxiety than pleasure. If you are one of those individuals that...