by Dr. Lara | Apr 13, 2020 | Self Awareness
We all like to think of ourselves as a certain kind of person: Generous, kind, determined, smart, whatever. But are our self-concepts accurate? And more importantly, do they continue to serve us, when life conditions change dramatically? We may just find out during... Read more
by Dr. Lara | Mar 31, 2020 | Knowledge, Self Awareness, Skills
With ‘shelter in place’ and ‘stay at home’ orders firmly in place around the globe now, all of us are now challenged to literally build resilience, from the inside. We will need to build emotional self-care skills, for when stress gets high, and emotions strong. As we... Read more
by Dr. Lara | Sep 2, 2019 | Knowledge, Self Awareness, Skills
It’s back to school season again! Time to put away the flip-flops and head over to Staples! You can just feel the cringe come on as you think about it, huh? Every year at this time, my phone starts ringing and the appointment requests come flooding in. And every year... Read more
by Dr. Lara Fielding | Dec 5, 2018 | Knowledge, Self Awareness, Skills
Once again, the holiday season is upon us… And, unless you’re under the age of 5, there isn’t a more stressful time of year! The holidays can bring out the best, and worst, in us. That’s because we can be our least mindful selves when we’re around our... Read more
by Dr. Lara Fielding | Nov 7, 2018 | Knowledge, Self Awareness, Skills
OMG seriously! This sucks! I can’t believe I have to do this. Complaining, we all do it sometimes. We vent, describe, assert, and tell stories of dissatisfaction. Of course we do! Like all emotional habit patterns, we get a juicy satisfaction from the act of venting... Read more
by Dr. Lara Fielding | Oct 31, 2018 | Self Awareness, Skills
“Okay! What’s next” was the thought that constantly ran through Martha’s head, like a metronome keeping her in beat to her non-stop lifestyle. Anytime there was a beat, a pause, a silence – “What’s next?! – egged her on. Martha was indeed a work-a-holic! Like all... Read more
