How to keep hope amidst such heartache – channel critical thinking and be careful what you watch & believe – part 2/2

May 31, 2020 we have reached the 76th day of shelter in place, and there is so much bad news of deaths, injustices, and fake news exacerbating it all. This is not an easy post to write, nor to read. So, you can choose, whether … Continue readingHow to keep hope amidst such heartache – channel critical thinking and be careful what you watch & believe – part 2/2

Is fake news threatening your happiness? 5 Qs to help filter fact from fiction

Spinning off into angry rants, cancelling friendships, putting health at risk. Wanna avoid some of that? After a few of those experiences, here are a few hard-earned lessons on filtering out fake news, and avoiding trolls. I’ve lived and/or worked in 14 countries, seen propaganda, … Continue readingIs fake news threatening your happiness? 5 Qs to help filter fact from fiction

Anxious? Your priority is your health, the rest is gravy (+ SAFE mantra)

I am paraphrasing the words of Dr. Alicia Clark, PsyD PLLC, noted psychologist and author of “Hack Your Anxiety: How to make Anxiety Work for You in Life, Love, and All That You Do.” In an early-pandemic presentation she gave, she reminded folks that health … Continue readingAnxious? Your priority is your health, the rest is gravy (+ SAFE mantra)

A helpful discovery in a tough time — SPIA is what I need every day for resilience

As I finished graduate school, the hope of financial security  I thought that renowned and expensive degree would offer was dashed;  my job offer was rescinded, due to an economic downturn. It happened to SO many of us that year. As I began my job … Continue readingA helpful discovery in a tough time — SPIA is what I need every day for resilience