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Freedom Isn't Universal: An Army Wife's Perspective
“What do you mean you don’t celebrate the Fourth of July!?”
At the time this astonished reaction came out of my mouth, I was working on a highly diverse stunt team that included people from Australia, Great Britain, Germany, Italy, Ukraine, Canada, and several other countries. About six of us were American. In honor of the holiday, we’d decided to have a barbeque.
As everyone was enjoying their grilled yummies, I turned to my Australian friend and asked him what he normally did at home f…
Three Unexpected Steps to Breaking Your Phone Addiction
The very phone that you are reading this article on may be the source of your depression or anxiety. For your kids, having a phone may mean they're experiencing greater isolation and that they’re at higher risk for suicide. I learned these fun facts from the film The Social Dilemma. In a related post, I talked about my take-aways, as a business therapist, after watching it. But if you’ve read any of my other blogs, you know I’m a humxn of action. So just talking about it wasn’t enough. If yo…
The Social Dilemma: Uninstalling Social Addiction
So, I literally just finished watching The Social Dilemma on Netflix. In case you haven’t seen it, it’s a film with some of the biggest names from social media stepping forward to share how social media is literally monetizing our attention. I’m not going to give you too many spoilers or fully recap the film here; I encourage you to watch it for yourself (yes, it’s good enough to be worth your time).
Now, most of you know me as a business therapist. Some of you also know that I actually am …
"You're Only as Good as Your Last Delivery: How My Grandfather's Slogan Shaped My Life
Fifty years ago, my grandfather started a trucking company. As a successful entrepreneur and business owner, he liked to impart great words of wisdom to his offspring. His favorite phrase was, “You are only as good as your last delivery,” and he reminded us of it frequently. Of course, when you’re five, advice like that means absolutely nothing.
Fortunately, though, he said it often enough for me to remember it. And I’m glad I do. Now that I am slightly older than five, I have come to apprecia…
Why I Ran Away From Home as an Adult
A few weeks ago, my family, who historically makes my birthday feel incredibly special, asked me what I wanted this year. I thought about it for a while, then I told them the truth. Though they were shocked and probably a little hurt by my response, I shared with them that what I really, truly wanted more than anything was a week without them. A week to myself. A week to be responsible for no one and nothing.
Now, as the self-proclaimed queen of self-care, I am well aware I already have far mor…
What is Digital Well-Being (and Why Does It Matter?)
If we recognize we need to control it, that means we’re also acknowledging the potential harm that overreliance on screens can cause, such as shortening our attention spans and harming our productivity.
Not concerned with the impact of technology and digital devices on your well-being? Maybe you should …
Stop and Smell the Weeds
In response, my three year old exclaimed, “No, Daddy, they are fairies!” My oldest chimed in as well, “But Daddy, they are pre…
Put Your Oxygen Mask on First
Reducing Overwhelm for Self and Team
With the world falling down around us in addition to the standard pressures of life, kids, family, and self-care, it is no wonder more and more individuals are reporting feelings of anxiety and overwhel…
Where Is Your Head?
I always wondered about this until recently, when my daughter was watching a cartoon where the little girl transforms herself with the use of a…
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