Daily life often becomes a blur—a rush of tasks, goals, and checklists, even down to walks paced like workouts. We move from one task to the next, our minds preoccupied with the future, and it can leave us feeling disconnected and exhausted. The antidote, at least for...
Memory and emotional processing are both functions of imagination. The ability to remember is more than repetition of facts and figures—at its best it is about confidence and creativity. Our imagination is a powerful tool for both memory and healing. I had the chance...
On a very hot day this summer, I was in my office standing in front of a large photo of a pristine, clear lake high up in the mountains. I closed my eyes and saw myself in that landscape. I could feel the cold mountain air on my skin, the chill of the glacial water,...
For a while now, I have felt a subtle sense of being pulled away from the habits that keep me centered. The quiet of morning writing with a cup of green tea, a deep dive into a good book, the simple act of listening to the world around me—all slowly encroached upon by...
A common exercise in therapy is to write a letter from your future self to your present self. This is an exercise in hope and motivation — a way to connect with the wise, accomplished person we aspire to become. This practice is empowering, but it looks forward,...
Noticing our mood and emotions, and learning to moderate them when we can, is an essential skill for life. Our emotions are signals, giving us valuable information about what’s happening within us and around us. Cultivating the ability to tune into these signals...
