When I get too many lemons: I take a big deep breath and hold it for a few seconds. I allow myself to feel the hurt. I never pretend that nothing has happened. I tell myself, I am not going to give up. I start coming up with a plan to improve my situation. I…
People are busy these days and seem more stressed than ever. Many of my clients are concerned about having no quality time with their partners, children, family member or with themselves. They report being sleep deprived, tired all the time and having no time to clean house or do laundry. When I ask what they…
Do you have a difficult time staying on task? Try turning your cellphone off for a day. A new study found that having your cellphone nearby kills concentration. Why? When we see our cellphones it reminds us of all the things we would, could and should be doing. A phone that is out of sight…
A power nap is a short sleep that stops before the person moves into deep sleep. The goal is to quickly revitalize the person. Power naps are meant to last 10 to 15 minutes and not more than 30 minutes. They can improve alertness directly after waking up. In the 1980’s, I took a…
