Insights on the effects of an over-connected society and how to disconnect from your device so you can connect with yourself, your family and your career.
When I preface a blog entry with a couple of disclaimers you know I am going to get some nasty emails because I am going to make some folks angry. I get that and I am prepared for the ugly backlash of this blog entry which is simply...
This year I made a conscious effort to change some things about the way I celebrated Christmas. It made a major difference in my exhaustion levels and in the quality time I spent with family. In fact, it went really well and made the Holiday merry and bright. I did...
Its my busiest time of year at work as a therapist. Its really hard for some people to spend time with their families and so they need a little extra guidance through the landmines of family during the Holidays. I always tell my clients that the ones that most need to...
It seems a good time of the year to break away from the tech talk and just notice the hustle and bustle we are in the middle of. Tis the season. It's that time of year when we are overwhelmed with the added expectations of the Holidays. But it doesn't have...
Some People cross your path and change your whole direction-unknown Tom and Jane came to me because every night when he gets home from work he and his wife Jane watch the tv in the kitchen, listening to the horrors the newscasters belt out as they prepare dinner, and then they sit down and eat...
Technology is a good servant but a bad master.-Gretchen Rubin Winston Churchill said he did not listen to what people said, but instead watched what they did. Our behavior is everything and the message we send others when in their presence is foundational to the relationship and it’s solidity. Many people report...
We are products of what we think and much of what we think is from what we see . Here online. In this case, we want to be careful about what we take in, so we can enjoy a positive life. Sometimes it seems the agenda online is for polarization....
Being a student is harder than ever due to the many distractions out there. Parties, more parties and digital distractions. Students are finding they have the new challenge of maintaining focus during their college days through digital minimalism. This helps them grow their productivity and creativity, which in turn...
In just a few weeks the Holidays arrive. This year prioritize relationships over technology. Put your digital devices down and be truly connected and engaged. Eye contact is a great way to start. No head down , fingers scrolling when you are visiting with Aunt Nellie and cousin John. Be...
There are many things we can do to eliminate a lot of the useless tech in our lives that steals our mind space and focus. I will include a few tips on this blog today which are easy to implement if you feel you need a mini digital detox. If you...
