Many of us are currently dealing with upended schedules, unemployment and loss of income. There are few more stressful situations than these. I see so many smart and well-meaning people in my office, and from time to time I’ll encounter … Continue reading
This is a stressful time for everyone. But a surprising number of friends and clients are using this unwelcome “leisure” time to accomplish things that they have been putting off for a long time. And much of this “putting off” … Continue reading
The current “stay-at-home” culture of our community has generated a few interesting comments in my office. The occasional couple is finding that all this “together time” isn’t as easy as they thought it would be. But the truth of the … Continue reading
In spite of the jokes on social media about overeating during this mandated “stay-at-home” time in our lives, one of the ongoing issues I address in my office is often the opposite: the issue of anorexia. Anorexia is generally defined … Continue reading
During these stressful times when many people are confined to their homes, Facebook and other social media become all-too-accessible pastimes. It’s easy to get caught up in the breathless nonsense, myth and unsubstantiated proclamations that seems to dominate Facebook – … Continue reading
In my years of clinical experience I’ve seen many human relationships that are not everything they could be. Marriages routinely end in chronic dissatisfaction and eventually divorce. More and more I see people treating one another poorly. I suspect that … Continue reading
Increased at-home time during this health issue is bringing up questions from my clients about family interaction – especially when it involves restless teenagers. My experience has shown that there are six basic techniques to use when dealing with kids … Continue reading
Even in the face of our current health scare and the measures people are taking to protect themselves, the topics of conversation in my office haven’t changed all that much. We’re still exploring day-to-day ways to make it through life. … Continue reading
Success is wonderful. We all want it. But the road to success can be blocked by failure. Detouring around those roadblocks can be a challenge, but it’s not without its rewards. In her article “Inspirational Stories of Famous Failures and … Continue reading
A reader emails that her father always cautioned her that “the grass is always greener,” i.e., that she should keep searching for something better than what she already has. She asks me if an endless quest for that “something better” … Continue reading
A growing volume of research appears to indicate that self-esteem might not be all it’s cracked up to be. Studies have shown that many people – from valedictorians to low-achieving students and everyone in between – think quite highly of … Continue reading
Several readers asked me to clarify the difference between short-term compromise and all-out self-sacrifice when it comes to relationships. More than one Life’s a Beach! column has emphasized that the latter should never be part of any partnered relationship. A … Continue reading