In my book, 52 Lessons for a Better Relationship (a free download under the book section on my website – plug, plug, plug), the first lesson shares a tool I find very helpful for figuring out how to live your life: What are the five things you want said about you at your funeral. Do you want to be … [Read more...]
Am I a Failure?
I was recently asked, “Am I a failure?” (A much better question to be asked then, “Are you a failure?”) As a therapist, this question comes up more often than you might think, and the people most likely to ask it are good people whose brains are being mean to them (notice I wrote “most likely”). … [Read more...]
12 Tips for Being Emotionally Healthier
I recently had a friend say to me, “I told my doctor that I was exercising, eating better, and trying to keep a regular sleep schedule. Then I asked if he had any other suggestions for how I can try to feel better, and he stared at me confused. Do you have a better answer?” My response? “I hope … [Read more...]