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...]
A Simple but Important Truth
Several times a week, I do the escarpment stairs near my house. I used to have to force myself to do my tri-weekly jogs and/or stair work outs, but I’ve grown to really appreciate them as it gives my brain a chance to decompress. I go at the end of the day after my kids are in bed and the streets … [Read more...]
Covid Depression & Getting Old are a Gift
I define Covid depression as everything from the grief of having lost things we enjoy doing to feeling cooped up, bored, lonely, and hopeless. As a psychotherapist with a practice that’s steadily been growing for ten years, this past year had a normal increase despite what the news was reporting. … [Read more...]
Another Tip to Enjoy Life More
Last week I wrote about ‘perfect moments’. This idea led me to realize there are other types of specific moments that we need to understand and respect in order to enjoy life more and prevent problems like boredom and addiction. These are moments that we can use to make life better or worse; it’s … [Read more...]