Think back to a recent bad day you had. Maybe your partner angered you, your kids were particularly noncompliant with your wishes, your boss criticized you unjustly, or you simply hit every single red light on the way to the store. Chances are, every time you have a bad day, you direct some of your […]
In the wake of an international crisis, the Coronavirus pandemic has seemingly changed the world as we know it—overnight. Furthermore, the current social and political climate surrounding this crisis has caused many of us to experience feelings of unease, uncertainty, and a full range of emotions that we can’t make sense of. In the face […]
What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of spring? Spring is typically associated with blooming flowers symbolizing rebirth, regrowth, and rejuvenation. Warmer weather approaches, bare tree branches give way to budding green leaves, and animals come out of hibernation. However, spring is also associated with rain and flowers can’t bloom […]
Despite all that is happening in the world, I recently ventured out to have dinner with an old friend. She was supposed to treat me to my favorite restaurant (a very belated birthday gift), but of course all food is carry-out only right now. So, she picked up our food and we ate and had […]
When I began writing this piece and went to save just a blank page with the title at the top, Microsoft Word suggested I save the document as “Crisis Self.” I internally chuckled because that really is what this piece will be about—your “crisis self.”
