It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out why “perfectionism” might be less than ideal. In fact, in preparation for this post I asked my friend’s 7 year old daughter about the perils of perfection and she had a lot of wisdom. Okay, so I didn’t exactly ask about the “perils of perfectionism”—- and […]
How Therapy Can be Helpful to You…And You…And Yes, Even YOU!
Complete transparency: I LOVE my job. The way I see it, therapy can be helpful to almost anyone. In fact, I often fantasize that if I ever win the lottery I’m going to be passing out therapists like Oprah Winfrey used to pass out goodies on her annual Favorite Things Episode. “You get a therapist! And you […]
Relationship Smarts: The Art of a Stress-Reducing Conversation
According to the Gottman Institute, happy couples reconnect each day they are apart by having a “Stress-Reducing Conversation.” Here are the steps you should follow (along with the pitfalls you should avoid) to make the most of those talks with your special someone: Take Turns.Each partner gets to talk for 15-20 minutes. Fret not! You […]
The 2 Phrases You Should Immediately Stop Using
Politeness is something we are taught to value. We typically praise young children when they “use their manners” and when they choose their words carefully (i.e. “I would like a glass of juice please” verses “I want juice” OR “I feel sad when you say I need a timeout” verses “You’re a mean mom and […]
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