It’s okay to be somewhat reflective and contemplate certain events in your life, such as a meeting with fellow students, a test, or a presentation. However: Dwelling excessively and intensely on a single event or moment can lead to the unhealthy habit of overthinking, trapping individuals in a cycle of self-analysis and self-criticism. If you find yourself in the vicious circle of overthinking and struggle to break free, you’re in the right place. In this guide, we share ...read more
Senior Couple’s Guide to Navigating Marriage and Retirement Bliss
As life's journey continues into the golden years, senior couples often find themselves standing at the crossroads of matrimony and retirement, facing a world of new opportunities and challenges. While the prospect of getting married in your senior years may not be a common tale, it's a unique and beautiful chapter of life worth exploring. In this article shared by Dr. Judi Bloom, we will guide senior couples through essential aspects of navigating this journey, ensuring a smooth transition into ...read more
Unlocking New Horizons: Business and Career Tips for Stay-at-Home Parents
In the ever-evolving landscape of parenthood, the concept of "stay-at-home" is no longer synonymous with idleness. As a stay-at-home parent, you possess a wealth of untapped potential and opportunities for personal and financial growth. This article, courtesy of Dr. Judi Bloom, explores the realm of non-e-commerce-related small business ideas tailored to the unique circumstances of stay-at-home parents. Add Relaxing Activities to Your Day Running a business while managing household ...read more
Midlife Magic: Reinventing Yourself for a Happier, More Successful Future
A midlife crisis can be challenging, causing feelings of dissatisfaction and confusion. It can happen at any age, from the early 30's through retirement. Essentially it is realizing you need to make changes in your life to feel successful or fulfilled, and taking the necessary steps to make that happen. And no- it doesn't mean you need to buy some expensive item to temporarily boost your mood. If you're experiencing a midlife crisis, it's essential to take proactive steps to turn your life ...read more
Reconnecting After the Baby: Tips for Exhausted Couples
Becoming new parents is an exciting and rewarding experience, but it can also be incredibly exhausting. The days are filled with feedings, diaper changes, and sleepless nights, leaving little time for couples to reconnect with one another. If you are feeling stuck in a rut and are looking for ways to reignite your spark as a couple, consider these tips for finding new ways to reconnect after the birth of your baby. Find Creative Baby-Free Activities While many of your activities may now ...read more
Coping With Seasonal Affective Disorder
An estimated 5% of Americans are affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.), a type of depression linked to the change of season. If your mood worsens during fall or winter and you feel listless and lethargic, you might have S.A.D. Believed to be related to the lack of light and sunshine, S.A.D is a real disorder requiring a diagnosis from a medical professional. The good news is that there are multitude of solutions to help combat the effects of S.A.D. Consult a Therapist Before ...read more
Bad Habits to Quit for a Happier and Healthier Life
If you're like most people, you have at least a few bad habits that are holding you back from living your best life. You might not even know it yet. Bad habits can be hard to identify, especially those that have become so ingrained in your life that they feel like a natural and normal part of your routine. However, if you take a good hard look at your daily behaviors, you might just discover a few unhealthy habits that are worth cutting out of your life for good. Let's explore five things you ...read more
How to Get the Most Out of Couples Therapy
As a therapist, I often have a front row seat to relationship miracles. Well, okay, there are no miracles really. The fact is “fixing” a relationship takes work. It takes two people wanting it to work and then putting in the effort.Having said that, I have seen couples go from nearly ending it to being back in love, and liking and respecting each other.Couples therapy can be a powerful change agent, there is no doubt about it. But what allows some couples to make it while others don’t? The ...read more
Normative Male Alexithymia: Let’s Talk About It
There’s an old joke that goes a little something like this:Two women sit next to one another in the park, chatting.The first woman turns to the other and asks, "Does your husband talk to you?"And the other woman replies, "All the time! He asks me what’s for dinner, he asks me if he has clean socks. Once he asked me how the microwave worked."(cue laughter)There is usually a shred of reality and truth in jokes like this one, and I can see how and why this one got started. Traditionally, men have ...read more
Relationship Styles / Dr. Stan Tatkin
Feeling Safe in Your Relationship Monogamy- really? With all the freedom and hot tub parties and popularity of hookup sites like Tinder, why do most people come crawling back to Monogamy, even here in the world capitol of Open relationships? Whether it’s Polyamory, where several people all agree to be in a committed, sexual relationship or open marriage where you both agree it’s ok to have sex with other people, those kinds of agreements can work for a small percentage of people and that’s ...read more