Hearts, candlelit dinners, flowers, chocolates and teddy bears serve as classic symbols of love. February is a month that focuses on interpersonal love with a romantic partner or with your besties; from Valentine’s Day and Galentine’s celebrations, love is on the minds of most. One form of love that shouldn’t be overlooked is self-love, or […]
Honoring Our Values in the Midst of the Pandemic
During this pandemic, many of us have struggled with navigating a ‘new normal’ and having to handle grief and loss for even the simplest of things that we can no longer turn to or count on. As we approach the anniversary of when many of us experienced our lives changing as a result of COVID-19, […]
Dear Graduate: Celebrate Yourself—It’s okay!!!
Dear Graduate, Congratulations! No matter what level of education or training you’ve just completed (or are about to complete), I hope you feel a sense of accomplishment! For many, graduation signals the end of a very long educational road…..Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st-12th grade and beyond. If you’re graduating with your Bachelor’s Degree we’re talking about 16-18 […]
Perfectionism: It’s Not So Perfect After All
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 […]