Cultivating Compassion: Tonglen MeditationMonths back, I signed up for an online meditation retreat, and it turned out to be just what my broken…Read More
Solve the Body First: Simple Strategies to Thrive Under PressureMost people think of stress as coming from their challenging circumstances, but the truth is that stress arises in the…Read More
Defusing DefensivenessDefensiveness is a common form of emotional self-protection. When we feel corrected or criticized, we deflect or shut down the…Read More
Intuition: How Cultivate It and When to Ignore ItIntuition is a treasure trove of information offered by your body. Often, your body knows something before your mind can…Read More
How to Listen PersuasivelyThe next time you’re trying to convince your spouse, child, friend, coworker or political opponent to understand your perspective about…Read More
Relationship Remedies to Prevent Family Conflict from Ruining the HolidaysAre you excited about holiday gatherings with your family? Or are you dreading the prospect? How were your Thanksgiving or…Read More
Escaping Perfectionism’s TrapAre you haunted by a perfectionistic inner voice? Do you tend to set unrealistic goals or find yourself frozen—procrastinating on…Read More
Explore Your CreativityMy mantra is Make a joyful mess. I play with mixing colors and creating goopy textures out of paint. If…Read More
Anger is contagious. So is serenity.We tend to think of our feelings as our own—personal and privately held within us. But the truth is that…Read More
Navigating Grief in Our New NormalEmotionally processing what we’ve been through during this challenging year is a crucial step toward healing burnout and restoring our…Read More