Professional Wellness: What It Really Takes I’m not one to promote a one-size-fits-all notion of work/life balance. Life isn’t something to be compartmentalized—it’s one integrated experience. Instead of aiming for some elusive balance between “work” and “life,” I believe we should focus on balancing our basic needs. If you have a high need for Significance, […]
May is Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Awareness Month, a time to bring greater understanding to a diagnosis that’s often misunderstood and stigmatized. As a practitioner of Choice Theory psychology, developed by world-renowned psychiatrist Dr. William Glasser, I want to offer an alternative lens—one that emphasizes compassion, resilience, and empowerment over pathology. Is BPD a Disorder—or […]
As I begin the process of signing up for Medicare this year, the idea of retirement has naturally started to cross my mind. And with that, I’ve been reflecting on the kind of wealth I’ve built over my lifetime. For most people, wealth is defined by numbers—a well-funded retirement account, a diverse portfolio, and a […]
April 10 is designated as National Erase Self-Negativity Day… if only it were that easy!Have you ever noticed how you can be your own worst critic? That’s true for most of us, and here’s why: 1. Our Brains Are Hardwired for Negativity Our default mode is to notice what’s wrong instead of celebrating what’s right—especially […]
If you’re human and breathing, you’ve likely experienced moments of sadness, anger, or anxiety—what many call stress. You might even feel physical pain that defies a clear medical cause. When these situations arise, asking yourself a few key questions can help you refocus your energy and reclaim your mental freedom — transforming pain into growth. […]
The third full week of January is designated “Hunt for Happiness Week,” a time set aside for self-reflection on how we define happiness and what we can do to achieve it in the long run. Many individualistic cultures center on an individual’s pursuit of happiness, but I’d like to propose a different goal. In Choice […]
If you knew you would be in the fight of your life tomorrow, it would be too late to begin your physical fitness conditioning today. If you haven’t already been training, you will lose that fight—it’s the same way with our emotional fitness conditioning. At some point, life is going to knock you down because […]
September 17 is designated as Time’s Up Day. Doesn’t it sound ominous? It is ominous because it can make the difference between your own Mental Freedom® and lifelong regrets. Last month, I was made all too aware of how short life is and what it could be like to leave this world with things left […]
August 22 is designated Be an Angel Day to remind people that no matter what is happening in their lives, they can be angels on earth by demonstrating genuine kindness, compassion, and respect. I hear about how we need to “provide for our own” before helping others, but who do you consider to be “your […]
July 30 is the International Day of Friendship, while July is Social Wellness Month. These two observances naturally complement each other. Social wellness is about strengthening relationships with supportive, encouraging people and reducing time with those who criticize and drain you. Practicing Mental Freedom can prevent other people from impacting your moods negatively, but it […]
