Once upon a time, a candle named Carl was about to have his official lighting ceremony. This was a huge moment for every candle. After years of working hard and preparing, it was time to become a grown up and be lit. No longer would he be protected by the confines of home and school, which at the … [Read more...]
A Tool to be Happier these Holidays
The mark of good therapists is they use the tools they suggests to clients. I recently recommended to a client to listen to the song “These are a Few of my Favourite Things” from The Sound of Music, which is sometimes used as a Christmas carol (Here’s modern version of it from a band called Family … [Read more...]
Did Rudolph Screw You Up?
There are two main ways you can interpret the Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer movie and carol. There’s the way my wife, Alyshia, interprets the song... you know, the normal way... or you can interpret it the way I do, which is the way that screws you up for life. The other day the song came up … [Read more...]
My Top 5 Christmas Albums
I’ve been spoiled with finding some great Christmas music. Every year for the past fifteen years I’ve picked up a new Christmas album or two... or five. I’ve accumulated some great stuff... and a few embarrassing ones; Hilary Duff Christmas? Ouch. I must have been lonely. Last weekend I found … [Read more...]
We need to treat people like dogs
When I say that we should treat people like dogs I don’t mean we should greet people by scratching behind their ears or rub their bellies... although that would get some funny reactions, “Hello officer... who’s a good boy?” What I am saying is if we treat people like dogs we might be better at … [Read more...]
How to End War & Domestic Fights
Ending war is a lot like ending conflict with a spouse, which is very different than stopping a bully. In the typical bully situation, the victim needs to stand up to the bully to show he or she isn’t afraid and will do what it takes to stand his or her ground. What this means changes in the … [Read more...]
A Trick to Reduce Anger
We all have moments where we get angry... if we’re sane. Anger is a healthy emotion that’s a gift to protect ourselves and those we love when there’s a threat. The problem is when we forget that emotions need to be guarded by logic. Emotions are wonderful, but when left on their own they can … [Read more...]
A trick to check your sanity
It’s said that cleanliness is next to godliness, but cleanliness is really an indication of your sanity. If you want to add stress to your life, add clutter. If you want to look like you have no self esteem, and who doesn’t, stop showering and cleaning your clothes. In Malcom Gladwell’s book … [Read more...]
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