The dominant emotion of 2021, according to the New York Times, was “languishing.” We so badly want to get back to “normal.” But in 2022, so many of us are still languishing - feeling stuck, unmotivated, sort of “meh.” In this follow-up to “Languishing and Lousy News: 12 Ways to Master the ‘Meh,” we get more granular. Read on to discover ways to not just cope, but actually thrive despite the uncertain times.
Read MoreWhen someone mentioned “therapy,” you used to picture a bland office, with an abstract painting on the wall across from you…amirite? Times have changed. In the COVID-19 era, you might now picture a screen. Online therapy is everywhere. With specialized training, many therapists have adapted their methods and techniques to this new format. But what forms does it take? What types of online therapy are available? In this post, we’ll go through some of the options.
Read MoreWe beat ourselves up with thoughts. We replay conversations and interactions, ruminating over anything we might have done wrong… our words, our actions, our decisions. We judge ourselves to be “not good enough.” It's so common. Thankfully, my friends, you can stop the suffering. Read on to learn 9 effective ways to stop being self-critical.
Read MoreDo you agonize over every detail in a slide deck? Spend 20 minutes composing a one-paragraph email? Perfectionism at work can be stressful and distracting. Even worse, it can cause you to hate your job. In this post we’ll identify where your perfectionism likely comes from, how to recognize when it shows up, and how to release yourself from its grip. Ironically, by getting out of your own way, you’ll get more of what you’re looking for.
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