Recently, I saw the movie Inside Out – the latest and, in my opinion, the greatest Pixar film yet. I’ve not been able to stop thinking about it; especially the main character’s journey through turmoil after her family relocates to San Francisco. Back in Minnesota, Riley was a happy, popular preteen, excelling in hockey and […]
Mind & Brain
Coherence: The Door to Your Inner Wisdom
So often we experience a tug-of-war between our mind and our heart. You know what it’s like – that deep-down knowing that you could be making better choices yet can’t seem to access your inner wisdom. You’ve had quite enough to eat but can’t seem to avoid having one more serving. You know a […]
Tending to the Multitasking Brain
Can you imagine Michelangelo painting the Sistine Chapel Ceiling while chatting on his iPhone?I don’t think so. Sure, we can brush our teeth and watch TV at the same time. Cook and talk to our spouse. Make the bed and listen to music. Fold laundry and sing. But no matter how clever, adept or accomplished […]
Change Your Mind, Change Your World: Affirmations
Listen to this post A man is but the product of his thoughts. What he thinks, he becomes. – Mahatma Gandhi Our thoughts color every perception and filter all of our experiences. They drive our moods and our desires. They limit or loosen our imagination. Consider placebos, by which a white lie essentially becomes a […]
Desire : Visualization : Action
This Sunday, we’ll turn our clocks forward – and be reminded by the “extra” light of late afternoon that spring really is near. Maybe you’ve already seen the first shoots of green emerging from bulbs nestled in warming soil or the early blossoming of trees. Everything that’s lain dormant through the cold and stormy months […]
Embracing Tech Without Smothering Yourself: Tips for Keeping Balance in a Wired World
Listen to this post Yes, I’m a self-professed geek, but hacking and phishing and bugs – oh, my! Add endless IMs, emails and texts, and you’ve got potential for endless stress. As much as I love technology, there are times when I really just want to unplug. Easier said than done, right? That’s why psychologist […]