As a parent of several children, there are times when I have to say No to my children. As an employee, there are times when I have to say No to my […]
Hakuna Matata
Most of us have heard the phrase “Hakuna Matata,” a popular song written by Elton John and Tim Rice that was featured in the famous Lion King movie. ‘Hakuna matata‘ is […]
Healing a broken heart
Many patients who came to see me are depressed, helpless, hopeless or trapped in either their job, relationship, or trauma. I tell them an analogy of a broken leg. When their leg […]
Mindfulness and Thought Stopping
Thought Stopping is one of the cognitive-behavioral therapy methods that teach us to stop unwanted thoughts, excessive worrying, obsessions, and fear. This is a concept that is in line with mindfulness. Many […]
Dealing with disappointment
Disappointment is part of life. Wikipedia describes disappointment as a feeling of the dissatisfaction that follows the failure of expectations, hopes to manifest. People can get disappointed because (1) the things they […]
How to learn and practice self-love
“The key to a happy life is to love yourself.” How many times have you heard that advice? Probably too many times. There are multiple articles out there on how to love […]
Depression in Older Adults
“Everyone deserves a good quality of life. “ What is depression? Depression is a common mental health disorder characterized by some of the following symptoms: persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, […]
Remember When!
When you have a difficult time Remember the time you were strong Remember how you overcame obstacles. You are still the same person you were Vulnerable yet courageous A winner!
Love is Free
The night is still early, yet the void in my soul is profound As I look out through the bedroom’s window Questions come and questions go What is love? Love is simple […]
SELF-DESTRUCTION
Nothing is more powerful than self-destruction. You look at the face in the mirror and you see a stranger with an anguished and twisted face. You ask her, why ? She said, […]