Still Mind Blog
Notes on anxiety, worry, sleep and the working life — written for people who think too much about all four.
The Uncomfortable Truth About People-Pleasing Nobody Wants to Tell You
Articles about people-pleasing are full of soft encouragement. What they skip is the part that actually makes it hard.
Holiday Burnout Is Real. Here's How to Make the Season Actually Restorative
Many people arrive at the holidays already exhausted, hoping a few days off will fix everything. Recovery rarely happens automatically.
5 Ways to Help Your Child Through School Transitions
How reducing your stress and anxiety can empower your child to thrive. A teaser for her Psychology Today post.
Say Yes to the Desk: How to Spot a Toxic Workplace Before You Accept a New Job
A job interview is a two-way street. How to research a company, what to ask, and which answers are red flags.
How to Help Quiet Colleagues Speak Up in Meetings
Things you can do to encourage your quieter colleagues to speak up. A teaser for her Psychology Today post.
My Blog on Psychology Today!!!
My blog is now being published over on Psychology Today.
Unhappily Ever After: How to Move Forward Without a Peaceful Resolution
You don't need their apology or their permission in order to move on and live a happy life. Five things that help.
Breaking Bad Habits
You don't lack willpower when you have a craving — you have a healthy brain trying to get you to stick to your routine.
Resolving To Live Better
Resolutions are great. Maintaining the initial motivation is the tricky part — and there are things that help.
The Best Way to Deal With Bullying and Harassment
Bullying does not build character. It rarely gets better with time, and knowing when to leave is a legitimate course of action.
A Gentle Approach to Anxiety Treatment
Rapid doesn't have to mean rough. Treatment should stretch you, but not so much that you feel overwhelmed or burned out.
Anxiety vs. Stress
Cognitive therapists treat the two as separate problems, with different strategies for each. Here is the difference.