Learn Something New Every Day
There is that old adage, You learn something new everyday. Sometimes, this is said in jest, though I earnestly believe that we can take this to a new level of meaning. Right now, we have an opportunity to rethink how we use our time, and our minds, for the greater good.
Loss and Grief
Many of us are no stranger to grief and the many forms that it takes. Loss, similarly, is a term that is applied to many different contexts. While traditionally the idea of grief and loss refers to the death of a loved one, the concept can extend far beyond this.
Tame (or Tickle) Your Temper
Are your emotional breaks failing during the stay-at-home order? Perhaps you find you are running on a shorter fuse, are lashing out more often, or just cannot seem to find the patience you usually reserve for friends, family, or even your pets.
Make self care a priority
Because there is so much focus on our phones these days, we can pretty much always find a charger close by to ensure that our battery will not run low. Whether we’re at home, in the car, at a doctor’s appointment, or on the go, we make sure we have our phone charged and ready to go, or at least a power source nearby to plug it in.
Just Keep Moving
Recently, it has become more important than ever for us to take care of our bodies. Restrictions, limitations, and closings have unfortunately led us (and without a doubt myself) to be more secluded, docile, and without access to important resources such as gyms, fitness centers, and parks. Is the effort worth it?
Coping with Coronavirus in the LGBTQIA+ Community
Lately, it feels like the whole world is talking about vulnerable populations. The elderly, the immuno-compromised, and people with pre-existing health conditions such as diabetes. For the LGBTQIA+ community, the concept of vulnerable populations is anything but new–in fact, it’s a daily experience of living in insecurity for housing, food, and access to mental health care.
Snooze or Lose
Is COVID keeping you from getting some shut eye? If so, you’re definitely not alone. Over the past couple of weeks, we have been hearing your concerns: more difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or both!
The Grateful Mind
Millions of Americans reflect on their thankfulness each year in November on Thanksgiving. It’s a tradition that often involves being surrounded by as many family and friends we can cram into one home. The more the merrier–a saying that rings as true for the food as it does for the guest list.
Embrace Your Space
Over the past few weeks, a lot has changed – and that’s a complete understatement. Workplaces, gyms, schools, and stores have all closed, and we’re now stuck at home, limited to the confines of our space.
The Unwelcome Party Guest
Perhaps you’ve been there: You’ve hosted a party or have attended a party in which someone arrives that perhaps would not have made your list of top people to invite. Maybe someone brought them along, your spouse said you couldn’t not invite them, or better yet, they invited themselves.
Paying it Forward
The images of people vying for supplies and food in the aisles of the supermarket, or the short-staffed hospital workers without access to proper protective equipment are etched in our minds these days.
Resources for the COVID-19 Crisis
We have all had to learn how to adjust to our “new normal” during this worldwide crisis. We have had to wear masks in public, cancel vacations, and busy ourselves with the things that never seem to get off the to do list.
Cultivating Serenity
With many of us stuck at home, it is becoming harder and harder to find the line between healthy boundaries with work, sleep, and play. The dreamy days of going to yoga, or meeting up with friends after a hard day of work seem a distant memory to many of us now.
Beyond Social Distancing: Importance of Boundaries
Given the level of uncertainty recently, it’s felt nearly impossible to avoid a near constant stream of bad news. As we begin to settle into new patterns, I thought it would be helpful for us to address some ways that we can get a head start on upending our usual ways of responding to uncertainty.
Say Goodbye to Unhelpful Worries: Coping with the Unknown
If you’re anything like me, you LOVE certainty. When we are certain about something, we can plan, we can relax, we can enjoy. Yet as you know, life is not always certain. We are unsure of when we will be able to freely leave our homes and interact with others in the ways that we used to, among many other lingering doubts.
Coronavirus: Anxiety & OCD
Coronavirus: It’s like we have developed a serious case of the “cooties” overnight.
PLEASE Take Care of Yourself
The “PLEASE” skill refers to a specific skill set within DBT’s emotion regulation module, which basically refers to taking care of your mental health by taking care of your physical health.
LGBTQIQ+ and so much more in 2020
Welcome to 2020! A new decade. It’s time to look toward the future and get rid of that excess baggage, toxic energy, and outdated way of thinking. If you are re-reading the title and thinking, “What are all these initials and why did you make them up?” Great question. I didn’t. I actually left a few (a lot) out.
Leaves on a Stream: Defusing from your (Unhelpful) Thoughts
With a 14-day stay at home order in place, it can become difficult to not feel stuck—and it’s true, that in a sense, you are. That being said, our ways of relating to our thoughts can often times make us feel most stuck of all.
It’s a Marathon Not a Sprint
My friend with zero athletic capability told me in September that she had decided to run the New York City marathon. Okay-Maybe that’s not fair. My friend with minimal athletic capability decided to run a marathon. Don’t get me wrong. This girl looks amazing in a leotard, but running in one? I had my doubts.