The Blue Zones—regions where people live remarkably long, healthy lives—have much to teach all of us, but their lessons resonate with special meaning for those of us living with cancer. Let me share how these principles have intertwined with my own path to thriving with stage IV cancer. Move Naturally Blue Zone Wisdom: The world’s […]
Boundaries tell you your values, who you are, your dreams, and your limitations. How do you show up in your relationships? 6 Tips on how to set healthy boundaries in a relationship: 5 Areas where you might want to have boundaries
What if we looked at self-care differently? Radical self-care is a comprehensive, intentional approach to maintaining and enhancing one’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It involves prioritizing oneself and setting firm boundaries to ensure that your needs are met, often in ways that go beyond conventional self-care practices. Here are some key aspects of radical […]
Setting boundaries can be challenging for various reasons. Here are some common obstacles people face: Internal Challenges External Challenges Situational Challenges Psychological Challenges Strategies to Overcome Challenges Overcoming these challenges often requires patience, practice, and persistence, but the benefits of healthy boundaries are well worth the effort.
The concept of the “super mom” is often depicted as a woman who effortlessly balances a demanding career, flawless parenting, immaculate household management, and an active social life while maintaining her own physical and emotional well-being. This idealized version of motherhood can be both inspiring and daunting, leading to a complex debate about whether the […]
Stoicism and radical acceptance are philosophical and psychological approaches that help individuals cope with life’s challenges by fostering resilience and inner peace. While they originate from different traditions—Stoicism from ancient Greek and Roman philosophy and radical acceptance from modern psychotherapy, particularly Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)—they share some common principles. Here’s an overview of both: Stoicism […]
If you haven’t cracked the riddle in the question, here’s the answer: 😴 SLEEP! 😴 But improving the quality of your sleep is easier said than done. I get it, you’ve got a never-ending to-do list playing on repeat in your head. You’re overthinking that ONE comment you made over lunch with your mom. You’re […]
It’s more common than not: Depression and anxiety make the best of companions. One reason that they are so compatible is that one often fuels the other, which leaves you struggling to put out two fires instead of one. When it comes to managing these two (often) co-dependent symptoms, you don’t have to face it […]
Something I have been thinking about and researching this summer is Behavioral Activation. What do we do with all our great ideas for Boosting Dopamine? We need to get started somehow… The goal of behavioral activation might seem simple (just replace negative behaviors with positive alternatives), but its implementation in real life comes with challenges. […]
So I warned you how hard it was to get my daughter off of the devices this summer… Here are some expert tips and strategies. We now have her Legos at our dining room table for her to build, art supplies at her desk and out on the table on the porch for paints, fins […]
