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Procrastination: Now or Later?

May 12, 2020

Ever notice that when you have a deadline to complete a task or make a decision,...

Managing Boredom

April 13, 2020

Anybody struggling with restlessness? As the shelter at home remains in place, my family and I...

Allowing Feelings to Matter

April 9, 2020

Over the last few months, I have heard several people say that emotions are bad or...

Self-care Suggestions: Trying Something New for Feeling Rejuvenated and Relaxed

April 7, 2020

“Self Care” is a very trendy buzz word in our society today. When we take a...

Hope in the Midst of Grief

April 3, 2020

In recent years, weighted blankets have become a thing. I had my first encounter with one...

Staying Sane During Quarantine

March 26, 2020

Feeling a little anxious about this quarantine/social-distancing? Us, too. By a strange and scary turn of...

Maladaptive Thoughts: Lies Your Brain Spin

March 3, 2020

Do you see the glass half empty or half full? This is a probing question that...

Laughter is Indeed the Best Medicine

February 5, 2020

I recently came across a video of two kids opening up their Christmas gift and being...

Fighting Off Seasonal Affective Symptoms

January 14, 2020

Coming from a much milder climate, the winter months in Chicago (and by winter months in...

Surviving Spring Semester

January 10, 2020

You might be looking at the title of this post and think it doesn’t apply to...