As scientists the world over race to develop a coronavirus vaccine and antibody test, the primary action we can take now is to shelter in place. By doing so, we not only support our communities, but we help lighten the burden of the heroic men and women working on the front lines. We can also […]
Resilience
Flip the Negativity Switch to OFF with This Technique
The Yoga Sutras are comprised of 196 sayings that speak to the nature of mind, lifestyle, values, use of the body, breath (prana, in Sanskrit) and our senses. Compiled by the sage Patangali in the second century BCE, the sutras are intended to bring about self-realization. Over the ages, there have been many outstanding translations. […]
A personal journey: revisiting loss and the healing process
When the waves close over me, I dive down to fish for pearls.” –Masha Kaleko Recently, I learned about the untimely death by suicide of a high-school friend. It hit me hard and awakened a deep sadness as it resonated with and reawakened the loss of my mother by suicide when I was 11. […]
Don’t Save the Light Bulb: Putting Stress Management to the Test
I remember standing in the shower looking up at the ceiling. It was hard to tell how much it was sagging, or even if it was sagging. Truth is, the bathroom ceiling had always been a bit cockeyed, having been patched numerous times over the years due to leaks from the upstairs apartment. This very […]
How To Be Cyber Smart: Minimizing Stress In Uncertain Times
With cyber attacks on the rise, do you dismiss the possibility you might be affected? Don’t. Imagine the inconvenience and hassle of recreating everything on your hard drive. Talk about stress! This months blog focuses on ways to diminish the impact of such an event. While we may not be able to prevent such attacks […]
Agita Away: Staying Sane – and Resilient – Over the Holidays (and After!)
Agita – an Italian word that means extreme aggravation. It’s also the feeling that washed over me upon learning this fact. I’ve used the term my whole life, considering it as Yiddish as oy, vey! There’s a Jewish equivalent, of course – tsuris – but that totally wrecks the alliteration and gives me…well, agita. So […]