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 is fanning flames and exacerbating it all. This is not an easy post to write, nor to read. So, … Continue readingHow to keep hope amidst such heartache, part 1/2 – Law vs justice
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)
We all go through cycles, ups and downs in life. And sometimes you need to lean on friends, family, or a friendly stranger. Maybe it was a bad day at work, or hearing that a good friend is sick, or today… a long, low-grade and … Continue readingBorrowing strength
First of all, life has ups and downs, things and people we can’t control (imagine that!), and we need a sense of humor to let off steam and recharge. It’s not about being flippant, but about managing for the long-term. There’s even science behind the … Continue readingHumor is ALWAYS important, even moreso in tough times; read on & laugh
We are all dealing, to some extent, with the ups and downs of sheltering in place. I’m in New York City, and our SiP guidelines have been pretty strict, given our population density, the amount of international traffic into and through our city, and the … Continue readingBeing honest about tough times
When the pandemic started, there was a LOT to learn, and there were a LOT of creative opportunities to take advantage of. There were, thankfully, so many options to fill the time no-longer spent on commuting, being out with folks, etc. Friends and family started … Continue readingOverwhelmed at what to (not?) do in the pandemic? Here are a few fun and useful resources
The pandemic hit hard, shut us into our homes… and then we started doing the nightly clapping. And the tradition made it to my neighborhood by early April. Then came the first city-wide sing-along. And I did something that would have embarassed my teen or … Continue readingInspired by Italy, cheering and singing from balconies
There’s an Aesop’s fable you might have heard of, about an oak tree and a reed, about strength and flexibility, or pride and adaptability. The oak had grown big and beautiful, and it taunted the reed for its frailty and bending with every wind. The … Continue readingWhat to think about “The Oak and the Reed”