I don’t know about you, but there are times when I find myself getting caught up in the pressure to attain, to strive, to achieve in the different areas of my life. Even my spiritual journey can begin to feel like it’s all up to me. Am I doing enough? What if I don’t measure up? What if I don’t ...
Begin With the End in Mind
Imagine for a second you are going on a road trip. You have decided you want to go somewhere, but you have not decided where you want to end up. You begin to pack and prepare, but soon find yourself overwhelmed with the lack of knowledge of what you’re preparing for. Now there’s confusion and doubt. ...
Savoring: The art of reducing stress and increasing joy
Recently I was with a colleague, and they said to me, “I just want to stop and savor this for a minute. I would not have thought to do that. I am not sure about you but I have not been very good at savoring the big and small moments of my life. There have been many of these moments to be sure, but ...
Why is Curiosity Important?
Everyone has probably heard the familiar expression at one time or another, “Curiosity killed the cat.” This popular statement tends to incriminate the act of being curious as negative or potentially dangerous. Yet, the art of being curious is essential in the field of counseling/therapy. Being ...
If You’re Happy, I’m Happy: Altruism Psychology
If you’re a fan at all of the show Friends, you might remember an episode called “The One Where Phoebe Hates PBS” where Joey claims that there is no such thing as a selfless good deed. He argues that if you do something for another person that makes you feel good, then it’s no longer selfless. ...
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